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T576 TGR

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,005 mi
Last recorded180,005 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT576 TGR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 180,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 170,960 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 165,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 156,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 149,932 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 149,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 144,517 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 144,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 141,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

slight play in steering column

Fail 13 May 2013 141,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f outer tyre damaged but no cords visable

Pass 27 Apr 2012 138,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 134,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 131,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 128,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 124,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 121,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 119,439 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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T576 TGR is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T576 TGR, 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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T576 TGR is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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