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A12 MYY

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,364 mi
Last recorded149,364 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MYY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 149,364 miles

front & rear brake pads not visable.....

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bush bondings failing.....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding....

play at both rear wheels....

under body fuel pipes corroding.....

Pass 1 Mar 2007 127,488 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 127,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

advise brake inspection....

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber sleeves displaced....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding...

wet test...

wipers smear...

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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A12 MYY is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A12 MYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 MYY registered?

A12 MYY is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is A12 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MYY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 MYY have outstanding finance?

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