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T15 CHE

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,274 mi
Last recorded151,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 CHE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 151,274 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 151,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 151,146 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 149,003 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 149,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,890 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 145,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 143,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 136,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 134,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 133,088 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 131,559 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 129,278 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 129,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jun 2010 129,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 122,781 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 122,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 117,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 113,451 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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T15 CHE is a 1999 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T15 CHE, 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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T15 CHE is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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