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C10 RSE

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,025 mi
Last recorded145,025 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 RSE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005 145,025 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 145,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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C10 RSE is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C10 RSE, 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 C10 RSE registered?

C10 RSE is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is C10 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 RSE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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