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V840 LEG

1999 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,136 mi
Last recorded120,136 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 LEG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 120,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,999 miles

Rear several suspension arms rose joint boots split and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2022 118,978 miles

Rear several suspension arms rose joint boots split and perished

Pass 8 Jul 2021 118,974 miles

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

Rear suspension arms rose joints boots deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,950 miles

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

rear suspension arms rose joint boots deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2019 118,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,502 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,356 miles

Fuel pipes along offside floor pan corroding

Rear exhaust corroding

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,303 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,657 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 115,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

non obligatory interior mirror insecure

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 115,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 115,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 115,213 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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V840 LEG is a 1999 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V840 LEG, 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 V840 LEG registered?

V840 LEG is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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