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T1 LAV

1999 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,163 mi
Last recorded65,163 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 LAV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 65,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

fuel lines rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,394 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,303 miles

brake disc all round poor condion

Fail 30 Jul 2012 59,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc all round poor condion

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,731 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 55,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,488 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,490 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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T1 LAV is a 1999 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T1 LAV, 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 T1 LAV registered?

T1 LAV is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T1 LAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 LAV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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