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YOD 878

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,122 mi
Last recorded77,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 878
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,145 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,638 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,263 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,263 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,709 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 22 Oct 2009 63,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 57,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 53,830 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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YOD 878 is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YOD 878, 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 YOD 878?

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What year was YOD 878 registered?

YOD 878 is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is YOD 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 878 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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