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N809 RGA

1996 BMW 840

Blue Lpg 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,631 mi
Last recorded116,631 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 RGA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 116,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 116,207 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lambda sensor wires broken

Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,360 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 114,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,586 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,372 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (rear) arm bushes. Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper hub pin bushes have play. Both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,587 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

outer sill cover fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,587 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,646 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 105,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,555 miles

oil leak from engine

slight smell of lpg gas

Fail 7 Sep 2011 105,551 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

slight smell of lpg gas

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,205 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 104,205 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r shocker mounting starting to debond

o/s/r shocker mounting starting to debond

slight play in n/s/r hub bush

Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,253 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 82,044 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 82,044 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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N809 RGA is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N809 RGA, 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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N809 RGA is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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