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8 SPX

1996 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,458 mi
Last recorded158,458 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 SPX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 150,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 158,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 153,080 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 145,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 145,095 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

odometer reading incomplete

offside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 14 May 2012 139,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 135,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 125,684 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,259 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 113,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 104,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 99,202 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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8 SPX is a 1996 BMW 840 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 8 SPX, 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 8 SPX registered?

8 SPX is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is 8 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 SPX shows 14 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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