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N66 MAS

1999 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 MAS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 82,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,214 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 81,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 78,629 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,747 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,815 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,815 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front tyres perished and cracked

front tyres worn outside edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,130 miles

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,300 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread and sidewalls advise replace

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,890 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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N66 MAS is a 1999 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N66 MAS, 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 N66 MAS registered?

N66 MAS is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N66 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N66 MAS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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