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T101 SGH

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 SGH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,743 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,735 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,981 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,332 miles

front wipers smear

o/s/f fog light not working

rear brake discs scored

Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smear

o/s/f fog light not working

rear brake discs scored

Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,158 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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T101 SGH is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T101 SGH, 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 T101 SGH registered?

T101 SGH is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T101 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T101 SGH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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