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N120 JLA

1996 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 JLA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,302 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,597 miles

Offside Inner 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.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,627 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 70,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

hand brake borderline

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,668 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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N120 JLA is a 1996 BMW 840 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N120 JLA, 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 N120 JLA registered?

N120 JLA is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N120 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 JLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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