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T183 CPP

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,993 mi
Last recorded169,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 CPP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 169,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 164,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 160,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 160,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads look like they are starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of gases at rear of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 156,064 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges .

Both rear tyre worn close to wear bars .

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars .

Fail 8 Feb 2023 156,064 miles

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

Both front tyres worn outer edges .

Both rear tyre worn close to wear bars .

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars .

Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 147,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 145,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 140,342 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,681 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 134,560 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,774 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,177 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 121,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 116,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/wiper blade not cleaning all of screen

Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,966 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 111,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 106,781 miles

auxilary drive belt is cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2012 100,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxilary drive belt cracking

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 17 Feb 2011 94,230 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 94,230 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 89,094 miles

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

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

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

petrol pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,569 miles

o/s/r road wheel is buckled

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,034 miles

front brake discs inner faces are corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2007 64,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,935 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T183 CPP is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T183 CPP, 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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T183 CPP is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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