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T8 GKN

1999 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2005
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 GKN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2005 70,436 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 70,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

spare tyre defective

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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T8 GKN is a 1999 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T8 GKN, 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 T8 GKN registered?

T8 GKN is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T8 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 GKN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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