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T305 RPM

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,307 mi
Last recorded69,307 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT305 RPM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,307 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 69,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,862 miles

Front Brake calipers creaking when pressure applied to brake pedal.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 67,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner rose joint gaiters (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm and hub rose joints (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 65,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,173 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,353 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 9 Jul 2008 60,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 23 Jul 2007 57,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 48,440 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T305 RPM 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 T305 RPM, 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 T305 RPM registered?

T305 RPM is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T305 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T305 RPM 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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