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N455 HTR

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,157 mi
Last recorded104,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 HTR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 104,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,881 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 103,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 103,168 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,995 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower spring arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,572 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,462 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 100,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes rusty

chips in w/screen

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2007 99,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering belt loose.

Slight wear in front brake discs.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2005 97,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust rusty power steering makeing noise onlock

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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N455 HTR is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N455 HTR, 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 N455 HTR registered?

N455 HTR is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N455 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N455 HTR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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