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N245 XGM

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,878 mi
Last recorded147,878 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 XGM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 147,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 147,772 miles

Exhaust has heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer metal mounting is fractured, system still adequately supported

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 147,762 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer metal mounting is fractured, system still adequately supported

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 147,588 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 147,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 147,353 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 144,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 144,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 139,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 134,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 131,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 126,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 78,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,652 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,213 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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N245 XGM is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N245 XGM, 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 N245 XGM registered?

N245 XGM is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N245 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N245 XGM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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