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J119267

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,965 mi
Last recorded115,965 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119267
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 May 2017 115,965 miles

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

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

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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J119267 is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 J119267, 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 J119267 registered?

J119267 is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is J119267 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J119267 shows 1 test 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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