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DCZ 7249

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 7249
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 109,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 108,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,134 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,129 miles

Rear Outer FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,446 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES CRACKING BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BUSH/BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 104,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES CRACKING BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BUSH/BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,606 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

FLOOR AREAS AND INNER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR JACKING BLOCKS MISSING

OUTER SILL, ENGINE UPPER AND LOWER COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST REPAIRED APPEARS OK

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BUSHES

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Fail 1 Nov 2013 102,606 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

FLOOR AREAS AND INNER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR JACKING BLOCKS MISSING

OUTER SILL, ENGINE UPPER AND LOWER COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST REPAIRED APPEARS OK

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BUSHES

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,596 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

EXHAUST REPAIRED SECURE AND OK

FLOOR AREAS AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT EXCESSIVE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR JACKING BLOCK MISSING

OUTER SILL, ENGINE LOWER AND ENGINE UPPER COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BUSHES

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wear detected at rear suspension bush not considered to be excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2007 97,870 miles

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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DCZ 7249 is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DCZ 7249, 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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DCZ 7249 is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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