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S884 BAP

1999 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 BAP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 122,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 116,548 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 116,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2017 112,629 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2016 106,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 106,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre valve perishing

offside front tyre valve perishing

water ingress in offside front side light

Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre valve perishing

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,045 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate deteriorated.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 96,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2012 85,358 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators.

Fail 31 May 2012 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,350 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 78,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,700 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 65,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,314 miles

Front Nearside lower rear swivel appears to have slight play.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 53,946 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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S884 BAP is a 1999 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 S884 BAP, 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.

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S884 BAP is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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