MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Exhaust system is rusty
Front brake pads are getting low
Rear trailing arm bushes are soft
Underside has surface corrosion
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Exhaust system is rusty
Front brake pads are getting low
Rear trailing arm bushes are soft
Underside has surface corrosion
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box sector shaft splines worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
all 4 jacking points starting to rust
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag light on
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JNZ 9166 is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JNZ 9166, 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 JNZ 9166 registered?
JNZ 9166 is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 17 August 1996.
Is JNZ 9166 safe to buy?
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