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M12 ULF

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,712 mi
Last recorded26,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 ULF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,712 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 26,712 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,124 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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M12 ULF is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M12 ULF, 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

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What year was M12 ULF registered?

M12 ULF is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is M12 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 ULF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M12 ULF have outstanding finance?

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