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N230 HKH

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 HKH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 93,291 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,262 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 90,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 90,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,356 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 82,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 82,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 82,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 82,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 82,303 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 81,869 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 79,268 miles

ADVISE:F/BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE †ADVISE:N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE WORN †ADVISE:ALL FUEL PIPES CORRODING †ADVISE:SMALL PLAY FROM REAR TOP AXLE BUSHES

Pass 22 May 2006 76,369 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 76,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N230 HKH is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 N230 HKH, 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 N230 HKH registered?

N230 HKH is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N230 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 HKH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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