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N919 WBR

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,710 mi
Last recorded111,710 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN919 WBR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2024 111,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,644 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,003 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear o/s fuel pipe very correded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 106,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 105,360 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N919 WBR is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N919 WBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N919 WBR registered?

N919 WBR is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N919 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N919 WBR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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