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V162 GMO

1999 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,350 mi
Last recorded87,350 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 GMO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre valve perishing

offside front tyre feathering on outside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre valve perishing

nearside rear inner tail light inop

offside front tyre feathering on outside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,210 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,407 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front wipers torn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,255 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,240 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 63,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 59,334 miles

n/s and o/s rear top radius arm,inner bushes(bushes securing the arm to the chassis) have PLAY not to excess at this time.

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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V162 GMO is a 1999 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V162 GMO, 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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What year was V162 GMO registered?

V162 GMO is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V162 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V162 GMO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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