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2666 NK

1996 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,036 mi
Last recorded175,036 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2666 NK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 175,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 174,021 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 174,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 173,083 miles

n/s wiperblade and washer jet

Pass 2 Jul 2008 168,657 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 155,657 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2007 155,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2005 137,946 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 137,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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2666 NK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,519 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 2666 NK, 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 30 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2666 NK registered?

2666 NK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is 2666 NK safe to buy?

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