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T42 KBU

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,595 mi
Last recorded86,595 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 KBU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 84,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,288 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,932 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,697 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 76,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,554 miles

under side covered in oil

Fail 30 May 2015 75,553 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under side covered in oil

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,564 miles

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,988 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,522 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,262 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,016 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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