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T8 KWD

1999 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,875 mi
Last recorded145,875 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 KWD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Vertical arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 144,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 141,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,148 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,921 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,755 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 136,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 135,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,360 miles

All four tyre pressure valves are perished and cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rigid pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleave to rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 130,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 127,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,818 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and have light cracking in tread.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 120,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 117,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,066 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs lipped

offside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 1 Jul 2010 113,065 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs lipped

offside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 23 Jun 2010 113,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 111,456 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 111,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 107,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 95,529 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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T8 KWD is a 1999 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T8 KWD, 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.

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What year was T8 KWD registered?

T8 KWD is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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