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T7 SHB

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,365 mi
Last recorded50,365 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 SHB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,365 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,306 miles

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

light corrosion evident underside poss been standing [ layed idle ]

underseal coating evident underside

Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,306 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion evident underside poss been standing [ layed idle ]

underseal coating evident underside

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,297 miles

underseal evident underside

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,249 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,052 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,969 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 49,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

BOOT STRUTS U/S

N/S & O/S/R SHOCK BUMP STOPS /GUARDS PERISHED/WORN

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

O/S/F SIDE /INDICATOR LAMP (WARER INGRESS)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 47,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 44,733 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 44,731 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 42,417 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on edges

Pass 5 May 2011 40,218 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 37,474 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,650 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,795 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 26,754 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

o/s/f abs cable insecure

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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T7 SHB is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T7 SHB, 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 T7 SHB registered?

T7 SHB is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T7 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T7 SHB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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