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T260 ABM

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,713 mi
Last recorded78,713 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 ABM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,152 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,780 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 74,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,747 miles

near side rear upper wishbone bush slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,950 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,417 miles

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

adv front cross member and anti roll bar clamps corroded

adv fuel lines on offside corroded

strong adv both front brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

strong adv nearside rear upper track arm inner bush has slight play

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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T260 ABM is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T260 ABM, 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 T260 ABM registered?

T260 ABM is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T260 ABM safe to buy?

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