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B10 CKJ

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 CKJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,151 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated.

Front radiator support showing signs of corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 102,150 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear tyre condition. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust section deteriorated.

Front radiator support showing signs of corrosion.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,872 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

10. Exhaust centre boxes starting to corrode.

11. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. Steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode.

5. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

6. Main fuel pipes very corroded.

7. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

8. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 9. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

10. Exhaust centre boxes starting to corrode.

11. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. Steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode.

5. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

6. Main fuel pipes very corroded.

7. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

8. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 9. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,410 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen.

2. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

3. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

4. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

5. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1. Slight damage to windscreen.

2. Nearside and offside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

3. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

4. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

5. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,401 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,396 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills \fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 4. Rear brake pads worn to legal limits. 5. Centre exhaust box starting to corrode.

Fail 4 May 2012 96,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both front to rear steel brake pies becoming corroded at centre and rear. 3. Nearside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 4. Nearside frontt yre near legal limits.

5. Offside front tyre near legal limits and damage to outer side walls, not to cords at time of test.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,323 miles

1. Slight damage to o/s front tyre outer side wall. 2. Screw in o/s rear tyre and both rear tyres near legal limits. 3. Slight damage to windscreen. 4. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,250 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,137 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Slight damage to o/s front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 90,297 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,516 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn and corroded on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,946 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded and worn † †front brake pads becoming worn † †slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

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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B10 CKJ is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B10 CKJ, 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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B10 CKJ is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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