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N840 MAE

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,657 mi
Last recorded148,657 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 148,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 148,513 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 147,969 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 147,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 147,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 145,834 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 145,015 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 144,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

traction control warning lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 17 May 2011 144,214 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 144,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2010 143,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 142,131 miles

rear brake pipe above fuel tank corroded. unable to asses extent of corrosion.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 142,131 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

rear brake pipe above fuel tank corroded. unable to asses extent of corrosion.

Fail 25 May 2007 137,494 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in windscreen

horn weak

offside inner side light inop

Pass 25 May 2007 137,494 miles

chip in windscreen

horn weak

offside inner side light inop

Pass 22 May 2006 127,612 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 MAE is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MAE, 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 MAE is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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