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T508 RNJ

1999 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,111 mi
Last recorded138,111 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 138,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 137,770 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 136,722 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 135,978 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,041 miles

Front front number slightly cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2019 129,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 126,059 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and have play

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs worn / pitted

front registration plate slightly cracked

minor oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 126,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

minor oil leak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and have play

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs worn / pitted

front registration plate slightly cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,605 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 121,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,429 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 115,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 113,845 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link 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 and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil filter housing insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 109,047 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake hoses showing perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroaded

Fail 11 Jan 2010 107,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 103,721 miles

both calalyst converters broken up inside

crack n/s wing mirror

n/s/r and o/s/r top trailing arms slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2007 98,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust baffles loose

slight play o/n rear top radius arm bush

Pass 29 Dec 2006 89,023 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 29 Dec 2005 80,451 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 80,198 miles

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

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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T508 RNJ is a 1999 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T508 RNJ, 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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T508 RNJ is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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