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N907 HRN

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,900 mi
Last recorded122,900 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN907 HRN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 122,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 121,552 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,533 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jul 2020 121,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both front sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both front sides (3.4 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components

Pass 7 May 2013 121,507 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 121,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,000 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 119,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 117,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 115,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 100,746 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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N907 HRN is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N907 HRN, 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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N907 HRN is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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