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B4 ONH

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,031 mi
Last recorded108,031 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 ONH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 108,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2024 106,778 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexis slightly corroded at unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Drivers seat does not fold forward

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff generally oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres showing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under side heavily undersealed

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,754 miles

Nearside Rear service bake has very slight lag

Offside Front service brake has very slight lag

under side of vechicle heavy underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2021 105,429 miles

Nearside Front foot brake slight lag inoperation

Nearside Rear foot brake slight lag in operation

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

UNDER SIDE COVERED IN THICKLY APPLIED UNDER SEAL

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,428 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDER SIDE COVERED IN THICKLY APPLIED UNDER SEAL

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs are a little rusty

fuel pipes are a little rusty

rear section of the exhaust is a little rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,291 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs are a little rusty

fuel pipes are a little rusty

rear section of the exhaust is a little rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,632 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,187 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,344 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 96,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,559 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 80,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 62,378 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

two pieces of metal in n/s/r tyre

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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B4 ONH is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 B4 ONH, 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 B4 ONH registered?

B4 ONH is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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