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N507 UOA

1996 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 UOA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 90,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 90,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner pin/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,986 miles

Nearside Rear sill jacking point shows corrosion

Offside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,459 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,543 miles

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)

front to rear metal fuel pipe shows corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,400 miles

o/s petrol breather pipe corroded

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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N507 UOA is a 1996 BMW 840 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N507 UOA, 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 N507 UOA registered?

N507 UOA is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N507 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N507 UOA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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