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N100 PDL

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

275,200 mi
Last recorded275,200 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 PDL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 275,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 273,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 271,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 267,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 264,291 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 260,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 260,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 247,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 255,360 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2007 255,314 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 254,174 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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N100 PDL is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N100 PDL, 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 N100 PDL registered?

N100 PDL is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N100 PDL safe to buy?

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