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H8 BOO

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 BOO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,321 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 115,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,304 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 108,372 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 108,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2018 108,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2017 107,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 105,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 102,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 100,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 99,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 94,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 94,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,441 miles

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

slight play in steering

slight play n/s and o/s/f bottom arm bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2009 93,422 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight play in steering

slight play n/s and o/s/f bottom arm bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,242 miles

o/s parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 31 Jul 2008 91,237 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,079 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,378 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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H8 BOO is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H8 BOO, 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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H8 BOO is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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