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T308 JCF

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 JCF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,676 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,288 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside dim dip not working

Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,827 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,855 miles

slight noise from rear bearings

slight oil leak from differential pinion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 129,623 miles

rear axle pinion oil seal has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 125,845 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes cleaned and covered with copper slip

offside rear jacking piont rubber missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,324 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges!

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear jacking piont rubber missing!

Fail 8 Jun 2012 125,324 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges!

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear jacking piont rubber missing!

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,860 miles

Both rear tyre worn on inside edges!

Horn could be better!

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

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

Nearside front track rod end dust cover split!

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear jacking point rubber missing!

Offside rear parking could be better n/s-330-L O/s-170-N.L.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009
Pass 5 Jun 2008 116,025 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 109,850 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 105,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 105,006 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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T308 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T308 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 T308 JCF registered?

T308 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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