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N796 CVC

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 CVC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 108,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,348 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,011 miles

Oil leak

Rusty Fuel Line O/S

Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Rusty Fuel Line O/S

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear exhaust silencer heat sheild corroded/adrift

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,009 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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N796 CVC is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N796 CVC, 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 N796 CVC registered?

N796 CVC is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N796 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 CVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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