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T886 DWL

1999 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 DWL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 116,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 114,264 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 111,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,780 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

low handbrake performance to off side rear wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,618 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 100,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 96,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 86,461 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2006 79,584 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 79,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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T886 DWL is a 1999 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T886 DWL, 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 T886 DWL registered?

T886 DWL is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T886 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 DWL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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