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V8 AFP

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,892 mi
Last recorded118,892 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AFP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 118,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 116,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,223 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Catalyst rattling - but emissions ok

Corrosion to rear jacking points

Front Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm ball joint centre has play.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre also worn on edges ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms front mounting bushes split away from mounting bolt boss in centre of bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,346 miles

Front Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm ball joint centre has play.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms front mounting bushes split away from mounting bolt boss in centre of bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm ball joint centre has play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms front mounting bushes split away from mounting bolt boss in centre of bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 107,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded steel fuel pipes badly corroded ()

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear trailing arms front mounting bushes split away from mounting bolt boss in centre of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear pipes badly corroded ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms front mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear pipes badly corroded ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms front mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017

both rear top suspension arms inner bushes have play but not excessive

handbrake imbalance but requirements just met

nsf metal brake pipe lightly corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes poor condition but no movememt

Fail 22 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ofsf lower arm< rear bush failure of bonding and play (2.4.G.2)

both rear top suspension arms inner bushes have play but not excessive

handbrake imbalance but requirements just met

nsf metal brake pipe lightly corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes poor condition but no movememt

Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,709 miles

Front Lower suspension arm inner bushes slight play

both rear upper arm inner bushes have play but not excessive

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition but no excess movement

Fail 2 Dec 2016 104,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear upper arm inner bushes have play but not excessive

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition but no excess movement

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,791 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,791 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,527 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 97,416 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 97,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,631 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,020 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,361 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,246 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,283 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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V8 AFP is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V8 AFP, 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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V8 AFP is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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