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T78 BJW

1999 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,804 mi
Last recorded100,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 BJW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,804 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 100,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,995 miles

fuel vent pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 98,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,840 miles

n/s/r park brake performance not quite as effective as the o/s/r.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,468 miles

slight free-play detected at small steering wheel movements

Pass 9 May 2011 96,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 95,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,806 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,894 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs inner surface

Pass 15 May 2007 87,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 85,865 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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T78 BJW is a 1999 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T78 BJW, 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 T78 BJW registered?

T78 BJW is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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