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P336 FNX

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,863 mi
Last recorded93,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 FNX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both nearside and offside outer sill have sight corrosion behind sill covers

Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both nearside and offside outer sill have sight corrosion behind sill covers

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,547 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 93,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2. (3.6.B.2c)

Freeplay from steering idler near limits.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 93,479 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Left hand side. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Left hand side. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Right hand side. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2. (3.6.B.2c)

Freeplay from steering idler near limits.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,720 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,460 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 81,939 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 81,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding and pitting on inner faces

Pass 1 May 2008 80,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nsf side skirt lose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,980 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED / PITTED INNER FACES

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,273 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P336 FNX is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P336 FNX, 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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P336 FNX is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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