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T763 ARX

1999 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,112 mi
Last recorded126,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT763 ARX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 126,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,061 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 124,959 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower suspension arm bushes have excess play and ball joints on same arms have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes are delaminating from the centre pin also centre pins are heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front seat backs very stiff in operation, hard to fold forward for passengers to get in and out

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR rigid brake pipe corroded just in front of rear flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 122,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 122,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 121,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 119,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 107,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,491 miles

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

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

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,733 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,945 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,945 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 65,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroaded

n/s/f jacking block missing

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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T763 ARX is a 1999 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T763 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.

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T763 ARX is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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