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E1 NKB

1999 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 NKB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 73,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,245 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,745 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 62,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 60,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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E1 NKB is a 1999 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E1 NKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E1 NKB registered?

E1 NKB is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E1 NKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 NKB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E1 NKB have outstanding finance?

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