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N840 XUK

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,653 mi
Last recorded87,653 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 XUK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,653 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 87,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 84,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,937 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre stop light not working

Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly unbonded

slight play detected at n/s/r hub assembly

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight sidewall damage to both rear tyres

Pass 30 May 2013 70,720 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight kurb damage to n/s/r tyre

slight play detected in steering system

Fail 29 May 2013 70,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight kurb damage to n/s/r tyre

slight play detected in steering system

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 70,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,245 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 XUK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N840 XUK, 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 XUK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N840 XUK safe to buy?

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