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V165 EWV

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,063 mi
Last recorded127,063 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 EWV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 127,063 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 126,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 125,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 123,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 120,816 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,849 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,772 miles

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroided

Fail 23 Sep 2010 111,764 miles

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

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroided

Pass 6 Oct 2009 107,249 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 107,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104,428 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2008 104,424 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,767 miles

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

front number plate not secure

Fail 14 Sep 2007 96,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate not secure

Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,255 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 26 Sep 2005 80,649 miles

advise offside rear trailing arm bush starting to detereorate but not excessive

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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V165 EWV is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V165 EWV, 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 V165 EWV registered?

V165 EWV is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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