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R80 BTW

2000 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 84080,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 BTW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 83,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 83,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 83,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 83,301 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 83,119 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 83,040 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,360 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 82,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 81,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 81,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 80,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,612 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,612 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,022 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,280 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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R80 BTW is a 2000 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 80,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R80 BTW, 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 26 years old, this BMW 840 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R80 BTW registered?

R80 BTW is a 2000 BMW 840, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is R80 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 BTW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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