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F1 DAE

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,747 mi
Last recorded28,747 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DAE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 28,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,274 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,799 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,395 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 23,223 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 20,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,015 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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F1 DAE is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F1 DAE, 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 F1 DAE registered?

F1 DAE is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is F1 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 DAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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