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TRC 20

1996 BMW 840

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,073 mi
Last recorded34,073 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRC 20
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 34,073 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 33,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 33,251 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,863 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,345 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,599 miles

Front brake discs corroded in inner edge

Fuel pipe on o/s slightly corroded

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,362 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,460 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f tyre small cut to inner

Fail 29 Apr 2009 19,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f tyre small cut to inner

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,319 miles

Both front suspension lower, rear facing arm rubber bushes cracking up and going soft.

Both nearside wheel rims, distorted on inner edges. (ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)

Creaking from front brake when pedal depressed.

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

Slight play in centre steering rod,offside ball joint.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 18,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension lower, rear facing arm rubber bushes cracking up and going soft.

Both nearside wheel rims, distorted on inner edges. (ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)

Creaking from front brake when pedal depressed.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in centre steering rod,offside ball joint.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,106 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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TRC 20 is a 1996 BMW 840 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TRC 20, 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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What year was TRC 20 registered?

TRC 20 is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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