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462 EPE

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration462 EPE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,461 miles

Offside Front Steering idler has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2020 54,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,019 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,678 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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462 EPE is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue 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 462 EPE, 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 462 EPE registered?

462 EPE is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is 462 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 462 EPE 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.

Does 462 EPE have outstanding finance?

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