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T660 JCF

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,413 mi
Last recorded81,413 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT660 JCF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 81,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,621 miles

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 79,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,245 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 78,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,278 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,829 miles

Both exhaust catalytic converter inner baffles loose

Both exhaust rear silencer pipes corroded

Both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Offside front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm inner ball joint / rose bush

Pass 17 May 2016 74,810 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter inner baffles loose

Offside metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 74,728 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,732 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f centre steering arm ball joint to idler arm.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 73,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,706 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,706 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 73,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,469 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,468 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,934 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,364 miles

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)

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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T660 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T660 JCF, 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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What year was T660 JCF registered?

T660 JCF is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T660 JCF safe to buy?

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