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V374 GAW

1999 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,783 mi
Last recorded90,783 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 GAW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,712 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 90,705 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 89,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 89,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,265 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 88,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 87,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,058 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,007 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 86,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 84,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 81,724 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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V374 GAW is a 1999 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V374 GAW, 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

How do I check the history of V374 GAW?

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What year was V374 GAW registered?

V374 GAW is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V374 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V374 GAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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