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T560 DLT

1999 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 DLT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,157 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 89,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust bracket snapped, but exhaust system still secure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 83,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,779 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,204 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2007 69,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 60,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,789 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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T560 DLT is a 1999 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T560 DLT, 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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T560 DLT is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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