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M888 JMK

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,582 mi
Last recorded148,582 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 JMK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 148,582 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 148,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2025 146,735 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 146,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 139,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 137,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 135,623 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 135,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 127,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,595 miles

Lower undercarriage covered up with under sealer

Near bank exhaust co emitted outside pass mark.

Offside Headlamp aim adjuster mechanism defective /damaged incomplete.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,585 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower(pin and bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (pin and bush) (2.4.G.2)

Lower under carriage cover in under-seal

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

Nearside exhaust co emissions outside pass requirement.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,859 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower Under carriage has under-seal applied

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 119,859 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower Under carriage has under-seal applied

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,363 miles

fuel pipe is corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 105,460 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,645 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,805 miles

Corrosion starting on fuel pipes.

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

Pass 8 May 2009 90,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 86,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 82,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 76,781 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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M888 JMK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M888 JMK, 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 M888 JMK registered?

M888 JMK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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