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RRG 7

1999 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,574 mi
Last recorded39,574 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRG 7
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 39,574 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,388 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 36,837 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 32,736 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 27,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,610 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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RRG 7 is a 1999 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RRG 7, 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 RRG 7?

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What year was RRG 7 registered?

RRG 7 is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is RRG 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRG 7 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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