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M888 CDS

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,436 mi
Last recorded114,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 CDS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 114,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,822 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 110,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,618 miles

eml on

Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 107,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner position lamp was off at start of test but came on partially through

both front fogs inoperative

centre exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust

oil sump bung seepage

rear differential slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 105,272 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,959 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 102,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 82,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 76,700 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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M888 CDS 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 87.5%.

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 M888 CDS, 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 M888 CDS registered?

M888 CDS is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is M888 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 CDS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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