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V1 LAL

1999 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 LAL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,551 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low 3/2mm

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly slightly deteriorated

rear sub fame corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,170 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 3mm

offside rear rake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,795 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

power steering pies corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

osf inner wheel liner broken

Fail 26 Feb 2021 102,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliant bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliant bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

osf inner wheel liner broken

Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,578 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,353 miles

both rear exhaust pipes corroded and slightly blowing

both rear shocker casings slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shocker casings slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,348 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking under passenger seat (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged both pipes front to rear (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 31 May 2016 93,583 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 93,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 91,585 miles

front wipers slightly perished

fuel pipes along floor pan slightly corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes along floor pan and above rear axle slightly corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limits 2/1.6mm (step tyres)

vehicle has been standing

vehicle rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Fail 21 May 2015 91,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fuel pipes along floor corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes along floor pan slightly corroded and above rear axle

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limits 2/1.6mm on edges (step tyres)

vehicle has been standing

vehicle very rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 12 May 2011 88,281 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,624 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)

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

offside main fuel pipe heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 77,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front nearside tyre worn close to limit and has a deep cut in outer wall

Fail 9 Apr 2008 77,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front pads low

n/s and o/s/r suspension arm bushes starting to split and seperate

Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,985 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 73,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 65,951 miles

Both washer jets partially blocked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,951 miles

Both washer jets partially blocked

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

oil leak

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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V1 LAL is a 1999 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V1 LAL, 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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V1 LAL is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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