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N194 NBV

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,721 mi
Last recorded122,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 NBV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 122,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,665 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,781 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 117,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 116,016 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,149 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 108,275 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 106,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 104,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,687 miles

slight play in nearside rear upper hub mount pin or bush

Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,169 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 101,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,790 miles

slight play in nearside rear top suspension bush

Pass 29 Dec 2009 91,797 miles

Deterioration in both front brake discs.

Tiny amount of movement in droparm balljoint. Not excessive.

Tiny pimple on offside rear tyre, indicating possible failure of tyre structure, recommend replacement.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 89,375 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 89,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,227 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,653 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N194 NBV is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N194 NBV, 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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N194 NBV is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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