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N633 LAH

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,448 mi
Last recorded172,448 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN633 LAH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 172,448 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 172,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 169,598 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner sill heavily applied with filler

offside rear inner sill corroded around jacking point

Pass 14 Mar 2018 165,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 165,144 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 165,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 164,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 162,915 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 162,911 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 160,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 157,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 147,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in drag link arm

Fail 18 Dec 2008 138,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 138,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 130,727 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 130,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

"knock" from steering:- recommend investigation/attention.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 119,105 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 118,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 112,171 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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N633 LAH is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N633 LAH, 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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N633 LAH is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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