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N840 GLK

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 GLK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,205 miles

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

all four tyres are deteriorated

oil leak

steering idler movement

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,371 miles

Nearside Front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

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

oil leak

steering idlers have play

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

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

oil leak

steering idlers have play

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 72,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,809 miles

Front lower splitter insecure.

Offside fuel pipes are corroded along the underside of vehicle.

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,429 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 69,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,013 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 68,013 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,419 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r top shock absorber mount/ushes split

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,754 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers top rubber mounts splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner disc face but does not affect brake efficiency

Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner disc face but does not affect brake efficiency

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,260 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,447 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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N840 GLK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N840 GLK, 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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N840 GLK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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