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P696 JYC

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,648 mi
Last recorded14,648 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 JYC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front jacking pad missing

Fail 2 May 2012 14,241 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front jack pad missing

rear brake discs scored

Pass 2 May 2012 14,241 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front jack pad missing

rear brake discs scored

Pass 19 May 2011 13,689 miles

nearside front jack pad missing

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 21 May 2010 13,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,962 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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P696 JYC is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P696 JYC, 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 P696 JYC registered?

P696 JYC is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P696 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 JYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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