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N706 HLU

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,486 mi
Last recorded153,486 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 HLU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 153,486 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 153,486 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 153,204 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 153,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four flexible hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres 15 years old, in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 153,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 152,682 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

can not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

slight play in the n/s/r upper hub mount

Pass 24 Jan 2017 151,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 151,935 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 151,836 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 151,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 150,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 149,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 148,920 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 148,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 130,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 130,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both catlytic converter broken and noisy

Pass 31 May 2006 130,605 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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N706 HLU is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N706 HLU, 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 N706 HLU registered?

N706 HLU is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N706 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N706 HLU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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