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V236 EPN

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,213 mi
Last recorded27,213 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 EPN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,504 miles

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner joint gaitors split

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,877 miles

both front top suspension mounts noisy

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,866 miles

noise from brake pedal when depress and released

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,073 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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V236 EPN is a 1999 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V236 EPN, 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 V236 EPN registered?

V236 EPN is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V236 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V236 EPN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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