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H5 TJJ

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,704 mi
Last recorded153,704 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 TJJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 153,704 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,006 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 151,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 151,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 149,494 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 148,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 144,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,899 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 136,388 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 135,566 miles

diff oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,273 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 130,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 126,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 126,295 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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H5 TJJ is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 H5 TJJ, 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 H5 TJJ registered?

H5 TJJ is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is H5 TJJ safe to buy?

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