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N696 OHX

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,072 mi
Last recorded124,072 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 OHX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,072 miles

o/s/r upper hub bush worn

rear tyres on limits

under side rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,780 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Wear - rear hub, upper bushes.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 123,760 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all four tyres on limits

wear front disc

wear rear top hub bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,724 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,890 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slighty corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 120,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 115,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 115,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 113,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 102,502 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,502 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,164 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,086 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,935 miles

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

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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N696 OHX is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 109,077 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 N696 OHX, 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 31 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N696 OHX registered?

N696 OHX is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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