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T311 SPG

1999 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,705 mi
Last recorded75,705 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 SPG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Perishing

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Perishing

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

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

Oil Filter Housing Unit Insecure

Oil leak

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

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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T311 SPG is a 1999 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T311 SPG, 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 T311 SPG registered?

T311 SPG is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T311 SPG safe to buy?

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