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V510 GAU

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV510 GAU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,781 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,289 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,100 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,837 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,837 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper attachment (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper attachment (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,865 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,029 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,992 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,864 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bush Deteriorated

Offside Center & Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,538 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 39,001 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

passenger seat bolster loose.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

passenger seat bolster loose.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,002 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,197 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2007 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,051 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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V510 GAU is a 1999 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V510 GAU, 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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What year was V510 GAU registered?

V510 GAU is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V510 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V510 GAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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