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OIB 8668

1996 BMW 840

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,462 mi
Last recorded133,462 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 8668
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,462 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 133,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 131,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 130,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 126,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 123,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 119,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 110,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,644 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OIB 8668 is a 1996 BMW 840 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OIB 8668, 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 OIB 8668 registered?

OIB 8668 is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is OIB 8668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIB 8668 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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