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T777 EDV

1999 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT777 EDV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 130,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 126,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,327 miles

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise n/s/f inner arch corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 126,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise n/s/f inner arch corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,669 miles

advise fuel pipe corroded

advise rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 123,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise n/s/f inner arch corroded but outside prescribed area

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 113,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise brake pipe slightly corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 108,309 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 108,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,190 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge.(stepped tread type pattern)

offside rear shock weeping.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,357 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,712 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 54,796 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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T777 EDV is a 1999 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T777 EDV, 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 T777 EDV registered?

T777 EDV is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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