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T602 ARX

1999 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT602 ARX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,486 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 94,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 92,972 miles

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

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

Front RPM on emissions couldn't be done because of engine cover fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,033 miles

Front Lower Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,892 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,970 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,636 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,435 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 72,814 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 72,814 miles

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 65,302 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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T602 ARX is a 1999 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T602 ARX, 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

How do I check the history of T602 ARX?

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What year was T602 ARX registered?

T602 ARX is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T602 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T602 ARX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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