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N74 UFJ

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,991 mi
Last recorded148,991 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 UFJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 148,991 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2025 148,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 145,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 138,125 miles

inner osr sidelight inop

Fail 24 Feb 2014 138,125 miles

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

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

inner osr sidelight inop

Pass 15 Mar 2013 136,639 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 29 Feb 2012 129,893 miles

wear evident in steering column and box

Fail 27 Feb 2012 129,893 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

wear evident in steering column and box

Pass 10 Mar 2011 124,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 119,345 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 119,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 119,317 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 119,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 107,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 96,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 84,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,880 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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N74 UFJ is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N74 UFJ, 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 N74 UFJ registered?

N74 UFJ is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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