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T949 NVW

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,187 mi
Last recorded167,187 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 NVW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 167,187 miles

Front cross Bumper corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 167,068 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 166,709 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear underneath car ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

cross member under radiator corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 166,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear underneath car ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

cross member under radiator corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 166,289 miles

Front Radiator support panel corroded.

Front and Rear subframes corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear. ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Corner of radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to inner and outer kerbing bands.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 165,886 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted

Fail 21 Jun 2019 165,882 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant hose split leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 165,093 miles

Front headlamp washers not working.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear - both sides. ()

Offside Front Lower wheel arch liner missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust system corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2018 165,093 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front headlamp washers not working.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear - both sides. ()

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch liner missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust system corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 163,853 miles

N/S/R outer driveshaft cv joint gaiter damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 161,469 miles

All underside steel fuel pipes corroded

Check control lamp illuminates intermitantly

Corrosion in lower radiator support crossmember

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leaks

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion in nearside front inner wing

Spare wheel well corroded/deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2016 161,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)

All underside steel fuel pipes corroded

Check control lamp illuminates intermitantly

Corrosion in lower radiator support crossmember

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leaks

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion in nearside front inner wing

Spare wheel well corroded/deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 156,544 miles

Corrosion front underside cross member.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steel fuel pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 156,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion front underside cross member.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steel fuel pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 149,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 149,546 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 140,649 miles

Headlamp washers not working.

Lower radiator support panel corroded/deteriorated.

Slight knock from steering mechanisam.

Steel fuel pipes corroded.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 140,649 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp washers not working.

Lower radiator support panel corroded/deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 129,143 miles

Brake pedal travel long.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 129,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Brake pedal travel long.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 119,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 119,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 109,321 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2010 109,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,008 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 86,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 76,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2007 76,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2006 67,948 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 67,948 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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T949 NVW is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T949 NVW, 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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T949 NVW is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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