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JJI 129

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,991 mi
Last recorded132,991 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 129
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 132,991 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 132,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,458 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 126,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 123,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,864 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 115,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,254 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,496 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 56,392 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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JJI 129 is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JJI 129, 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 JJI 129?

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What year was JJI 129 registered?

JJI 129 is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is JJI 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJI 129 shows 20 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 JJI 129 have outstanding finance?

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