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F2 AAM

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,157 mi
Last recorded123,157 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 AAM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 123,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 122,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 121,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 119,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 118,478 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 118,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 109,852 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,266 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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F2 AAM is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F2 AAM, 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 F2 AAM registered?

F2 AAM is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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