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H4 MHB

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,228 mi
Last recorded197,228 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 MHB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 197,228 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 189,801 miles

oil leak

play in rear suspension bushes

rear discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2020 189,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

play in rear suspension bushes

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2019 184,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both main metal brake pipes corroded

both rear inner suspension arm bushes worn

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2019 184,368 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

both main metal brake pipes corroded

both rear inner suspension arm bushes worn

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2018 176,957 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 168,743 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 157,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak at rear axle / driveshaft oil seal ?

Fail 22 Sep 2016 157,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded .

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 148,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on wheel arch and braket mounting (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 139,340 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 139,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 137,197 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 133,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 124,604 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 112,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 106,248 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 100,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,663 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 80,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 62,034 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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H4 MHB is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black 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 H4 MHB, 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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H4 MHB is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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