MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,595 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre bold. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre bold. (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily corroded.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
under side covered in oil
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
under side covered in oil
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
offside front tyre bald on inside edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn on inside edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T42 KBU is a 1999 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 T42 KBU, 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 T42 KBU registered?
T42 KBU is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 8 March 1999.
Is T42 KBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T42 KBU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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