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T475 UBA

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,107 mi
Last recorded62,107 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT475 UBA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,107 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,837 miles

Damp- power steering fluid reservoir area. Unable to view fluid level; cap removal prohibited

Failed initial Basic Emissions Test, C.O. high

Fuel pipes corroding, some previously greased

Rear damper gaiters adrift

Reverse lights glow during full MoT lights test- reverse NOT selected

Some brake pipes corroding, some previously greased- presume corrosion. Unable to fully view all pipes

Fail 22 Jun 2011 61,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Damp- power steering fluid reservoir area. Unable to view fluid level; cap removal prohibited

Failed initial Basic Emissions Test, C.O. high

Fuel pipes corroding, some previously greased

Rear damper gaiters adrift

Reverse lights glow during full MoT lights test- reverse NOT selected

Some brake pipes corroding, some previously greased- presume corrosion. Unable to fully view all pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link arms ball joint gaiters are split

Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link arms ball joint gaiters are split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,493 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 4 Nov 2008 51,493 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

offside front tyre is bald on the inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad warning light on

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

rattle from catalyst

Fail 5 Nov 2007 44,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad warning light on

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

rattle from catalyst

Pass 5 Nov 2006 35,258 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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T475 UBA is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T475 UBA, 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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T475 UBA is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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