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CMG 1H

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,972 mi
Last recorded66,972 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMG 1H
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 66,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 66,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,083 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 66,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,777 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 62,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front bumper air sheild slightly loose

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

sill covers fitted

unable to check rear brake correctly due to it going over rear axle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,878 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

vaccum pipe split

Pass 25 Jul 2009 51,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,128 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,477 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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CMG 1H is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc 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 CMG 1H, 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 CMG 1H registered?

CMG 1H is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is CMG 1H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMG 1H 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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