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N414 FDH

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 FDH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 49,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,211 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 49,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint boot split and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint boot split and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint boot split and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front suspension bump stops split

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,084 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,944 miles

exhaust back box surround corroded through not leaking emission

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,455 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,867 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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N414 FDH is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N414 FDH, 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 N414 FDH registered?

N414 FDH is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N414 FDH safe to buy?

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