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T404 ATF

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,513 mi
Last recorded82,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT404 ATF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 82,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 82,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 82,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,250 miles

all tyres have cracking in side walls but not cut to cords

Fail 27 Nov 2017 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have cracking in side walls but not cut to cords

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,119 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,046 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009
Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,900 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 72,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 71,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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T404 ATF is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T404 ATF, 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 T404 ATF registered?

T404 ATF is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T404 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T404 ATF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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