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E400 CAR

1996 BMW 840

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,497 mi
Last recorded73,497 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 CAR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres have age related cracking in sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,946 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Nearside rear fuel hose showing signs of perishing

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

Pass 20 May 2010 72,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,612 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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E400 CAR is a 1996 BMW 840 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E400 CAR, 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 E400 CAR registered?

E400 CAR is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is E400 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E400 CAR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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