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V422 PKJ

1999 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,453 mi
Last recorded113,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,453 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,135 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 109,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 100,576 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2010 97,440 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2010 97,429 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,021 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 93,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,283 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,794 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 88,794 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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V422 PKJ is a 1999 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V422 PKJ, 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 V422 PKJ registered?

V422 PKJ is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V422 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V422 PKJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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