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N878 TPG

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,788 mi
Last recorded114,788 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 TPG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 114,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,264 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,844 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 113,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 112,727 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,590 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 112,569 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 112,391 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 112,391 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 111,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2008 111,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 103,701 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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N878 TPG is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N878 TPG, 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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N878 TPG is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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