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D11 FNT

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 FNT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 145,019 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 144,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler excessive movment (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 139,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outersill corroded by front jasking joint

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 137,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outersill corroded by front jasking joint

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 133,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel hose corroded Front to rear, underneath vehicle (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 127,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,711 miles

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

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED BADLY

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED BADLY

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 114,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,853 miles

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

front brake disc's very worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,495 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 91,489 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 84,521 miles

Corrosion on front ro rear fuel pipe

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering drop link from box

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2007 84,409 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear shock absorber top mounts split

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

play in steering drop link from box

Fail 21 May 2007 84,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear shock absorber top mounts split

Corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering drop link from box

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 73,324 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 73,324 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

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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D11 FNT is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D11 FNT, 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 D11 FNT registered?

D11 FNT is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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