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L3 GRX

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,713 mi
Last recorded92,713 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 GRX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure floor pan has had a repair under footwell area and is not welded on but is not within 30cm of any mountings (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on intermediate arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint that connects to rotor arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber hydro bush deteriorated and weeping grease but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure floor pan has had a repair under footwell area and is not welded on but is not within 30cm of any mountings (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue under full engine and under floor area but not dripping whilst engine is running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside of vehicle heavy corrosion and covered in wax oil so unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,902 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine area

Fail 14 Feb 2017 87,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bad oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,760 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,293 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,262 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,135 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly correded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,449 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,294 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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L3 GRX is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L3 GRX, 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 L3 GRX registered?

L3 GRX is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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