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T81 UUP

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 UUP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 101,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 86,676 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 86,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 86,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,863 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,114 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,276 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 69,253 miles

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

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

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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T81 UUP is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T81 UUP, 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

How do I check the history of T81 UUP?

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What year was T81 UUP registered?

T81 UUP is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T81 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T81 UUP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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