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V171 MVO

1999 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,634 mi
Last recorded131,634 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 MVO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 131,302 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 131,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 130,130 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 129,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 128,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 128,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,424 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 125,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 125,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 124,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 120,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 116,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 112,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 107,041 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 100,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 72,178 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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V171 MVO is a 1999 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V171 MVO, 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

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What year was V171 MVO registered?

V171 MVO is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V171 MVO safe to buy?

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