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J88 GYS

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 GYS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight crack dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,626 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,576 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,584 miles

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

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

nsf tyre cracking up on outer wall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,584 miles

nsf tyre cracking up on outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,240 miles

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,780 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Signs of leak from pressure line in engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Signs of leak from pressure line in engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pressure hose leaking in engine bay.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,750 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,988 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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J88 GYS is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J88 GYS, 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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What year was J88 GYS registered?

J88 GYS is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is J88 GYS safe to buy?

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