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E31 NRS

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,624 mi
Last recorded129,624 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 NRS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 129,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 128,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,395 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 125,391 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 123,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 122,554 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 122,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 121,736 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 121,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low level adjuster broken (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 119,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 117,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 116,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,452 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion of fuel line

Pass 22 Aug 2009 109,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 108,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,650 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,332 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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E31 NRS 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 90.5%.

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 E31 NRS, 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

How do I check the history of E31 NRS?

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What year was E31 NRS registered?

E31 NRS is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E31 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E31 NRS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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