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T348 RNJ

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT348 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,925 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 58,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,955 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,009 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)

Pass 31 May 2008 39,080 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,567 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,567 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 35,265 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 35,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear 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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T348 RNJ is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue 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 T348 RNJ, 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 T348 RNJ registered?

T348 RNJ is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T348 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T348 RNJ 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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