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T230 MVX

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 MVX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,566 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,566 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper tie bar bush rubber damaged but still preventing dirt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper tie bar rod bush cover damaged but still preventing dirt

Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper tie bar bush rubber damaged but still preventing dirt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper tie bar rod bush cover damaged but still preventing dirt

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,080 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 60,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 30 Mar 2010 55,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 55,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,619 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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T230 MVX is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T230 MVX, 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 T230 MVX registered?

T230 MVX is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T230 MVX safe to buy?

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