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F18 RUC

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,474 mi
Last recorded51,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 RUC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 51,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,295 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf,osf,nsr,osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 50,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nsf,osf,nsr,osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 49,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm -both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both trailing arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,547 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 44,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,407 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 41,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,161 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 41,104 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,751 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,082 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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F18 RUC is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F18 RUC, 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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F18 RUC is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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