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T768 BLR

1999 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,639 mi
Last recorded128,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 BLR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 124,718 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,129 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,600 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 117,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,416 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,493 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012

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

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 89,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,284 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 59,382 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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T768 BLR is a 1999 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T768 BLR, 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

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What year was T768 BLR registered?

T768 BLR is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T768 BLR safe to buy?

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