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JNZ 9166

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 9166
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 86,503 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,798 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Exhaust system is rusty

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Underside has surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,798 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Exhaust system is rusty

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Underside has surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2019 85,791 miles

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

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box sector shaft splines worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all 4 jacking points starting to rust

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,476 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,472 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JNZ 9166 is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JNZ 9166, 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 JNZ 9166 registered?

JNZ 9166 is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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