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T238 JCF

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,119 mi
Last recorded68,119 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 JCF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop split and perrished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 67,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on wheel rim (1.6 (d))

Offside Front bump stop split and perrished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,228 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

OSF jacking pad missing and has corrosion where it should be

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,958 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,270 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 62,519 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,509 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)

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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T238 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T238 JCF, 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 T238 JCF registered?

T238 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T238 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T238 JCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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