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M840 BMW

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,391 mi
Last recorded118,391 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 BMW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 118,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 118,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 116,989 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,082 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,698 miles

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

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

mainline fuel pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air con condenser leaking very slightly.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,966 miles

o/s/f lower arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,712 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 95,712 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,465 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,533 miles

advise imbalance on front brakes 18%-24%-22%

Fail 21 Jan 2008 83,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,658 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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M840 BMW is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M840 BMW, 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 M840 BMW registered?

M840 BMW is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is M840 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M840 BMW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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