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C12 BSB

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,169 mi
Last recorded100,169 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 BSB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,169 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/F & OS/F Tyres cracking but unable to see or feel ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/R & OS/R Tyres cracking but unable to see or feel ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 99,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,723 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,535 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,570 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disks worn/pitted on inner face

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,905 miles

front brake discs rorroded (inner suface)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 81,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs rorroded (inner suface)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,741 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 70,677 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 840?

Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 937
Headlamp aim too low 780
Brake pipe excessively corroded 741
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 554
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
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C12 BSB is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 840 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C12 BSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 840 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C12 BSB is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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