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T116 VAV

1999 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,246 mi
Last recorded110,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 VAV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 110,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 110,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Several areas of surface corrosion commensurate with age of vehicle/sills inner outer/suspension steering/brake and also perished bushes again due to age ...

Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Several areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/inner sills/suspension components/fuel lines/subframes all relevant to age of vehicle/some steering suspension bushes perished again age related and none of above is excessive...

Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,458 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension coil springs rusty

centre/ rear exhaust sections rusty

engine mountings starting to rust and rubbers starting to crack/ perish

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside front metal brake pipe and rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear number plate starting to fade

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels, front cross member and front inner wheel arches starting to rust

steering box slight movement

subframe bushes starting to crack/ perish

suspension, steering, subframes and fuel tank straps starting to rust

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,308 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension coil springs rusty

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

engine mountings starting to rust and rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside front metal brake pipe and rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels, front crossmember and front inner wheel arches starting to rust

steering box slight movement

subframe bushes starting to crack/ perish

suspension, steering, subframes and fuel tank straps starting to rust

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,632 miles

both rear suspension coil springs rusty

centre/ rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes and offside front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels starting to rust

suspension, steering, subframes and fuel tank straps starting to rust

Fail 17 Sep 2018 108,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension coil springs rusty

centre/ rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

parking brake performance slightly low

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes and both front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels starting to rust

suspension, steering, subframes and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

Pass 16 Sep 2017 107,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 106,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,183 miles

Centre exhaust bracket slightly corroded.

Front brake disc inner edges slightly worn

Offside Front slight corrosion to outer sill area..

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,969 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 102,888 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 98,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 97,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 95,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 90,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 83,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 May 2007 80,360 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 80,327 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,626 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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T116 VAV is a 1999 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T116 VAV, 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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T116 VAV is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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