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T120 SPK

1999 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,226 mi
Last recorded145,226 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 SPK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 145,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 141,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017
Pass 18 Dec 2014 133,349 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2013 133,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,279 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 130,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 130,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/f drop link rubber insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 126,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,110 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 105,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 93,732 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 93,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T120 SPK is a 1999 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T120 SPK, 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 T120 SPK registered?

T120 SPK is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T120 SPK safe to buy?

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