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T960 RDC

1999 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 RDC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 102,982 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side-wall ( 275/40zr17 98y ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 102,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 101,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 99,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 98,287 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 98,287 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 96,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,265 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 88,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,915 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2012 77,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,070 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear inner side lamp bulb innoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,578 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,048 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 71,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T960 RDC is a 1999 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T960 RDC, 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 T960 RDC?

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What year was T960 RDC registered?

T960 RDC is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T960 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T960 RDC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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