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F4 NSB

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 NSB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,282 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,699 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,569 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both steering drag links

Fail 18 Nov 2019 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both steering drag links

Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,888 miles

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,053 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 87,049 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 82,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,423 miles

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

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

both rear diff seals leaking

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,030 miles

Both chassis fuel pipes corroding

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,448 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,744 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,450 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,448 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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F4 NSB is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F4 NSB, 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 F4 NSB registered?

F4 NSB is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is F4 NSB safe to buy?

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