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T351 JCF

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,132 mi
Last recorded101,132 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 JCF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,765 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 94,630 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,628 miles

Emissions not tested 13.2 % at bet test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,964 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,933 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rattle from offside rear found during road test

vicous fan noisey

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rattle from offside rear found during road test

vicous fan noisey

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,122 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

general surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,051 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

general surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 87,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,688 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,098 miles

nearside front (front) lower arm inner bush slightly worn

nearside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,651 miles

DAMAGE TO UNDERSWIDE TRIM OF VEHICEL AND HORNS.

ENGINE OVERHEATING.

HOLE IN NEARSIDE SEAT LEATHER.

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT.

OFFSIDE BONNET SAFTY CATCH STIFF.

REAR SUB -FRAME CROSS MEMBER BROKEN.

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING BOX DROP ARM.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED NEARSIDE TOP CORNER .

WRONG SIZE BATTERY FITTED.

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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T351 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T351 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 T351 JCF registered?

T351 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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