1999 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · PAG 1L
1999 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 83,981 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PAG 1L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 83,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PAG 1L Mileage History
- 10/03/202383,708 mi
- 15/03/202383,709 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/202583,916 mi+207 mi
- 31/10/202583,981 mi+65 mi
- 31/10/202583,981 mi
Average of roughly 103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PAG 1L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 840 (PAG 1L) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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