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V180 DPH

1999 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 DPH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 65,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,441 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,524 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 59,524 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,300 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 59,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,116 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,812 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,559 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,588 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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V180 DPH is a 1999 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V180 DPH, 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 V180 DPH registered?

V180 DPH is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V180 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V180 DPH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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