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S5 NSA

1999 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,119 mi
Last recorded24,119 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NSA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 24,119 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 24,119 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 24,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,645 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 214,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,942 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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S5 NSA 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 93.3%.

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 S5 NSA, 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 S5 NSA?

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What year was S5 NSA registered?

S5 NSA is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S5 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 NSA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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