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HOS 1

1999 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOS 1
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 123,610 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 123,610 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 122,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 121,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 121,446 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 119,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes just to standard (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 117,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes just to standard (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,768 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,433 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2010 98,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,757 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,257 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 90,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,044 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,043 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,810 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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HOS 1 is a 1999 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HOS 1, 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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HOS 1 is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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