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T207 SPH

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,524 mi
Last recorded69,524 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT207 SPH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,524 miles

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

Offside Fuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,152 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,403 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some dust covers on front suspension and steering joints starting to perish and split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,877 miles

noise from o/s/f when brake pedal applied!

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,598 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,788 miles

damage to swept area of windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T207 SPH is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T207 SPH, 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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What year was T207 SPH registered?

T207 SPH is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T207 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T207 SPH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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