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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower undercarriage covered up with under sealer
Near bank exhaust co emitted outside pass mark.
Offside Headlamp aim adjuster mechanism defective /damaged incomplete.
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower(pin and bush) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (pin and bush) (2.4.G.2)
Lower under carriage cover in under-seal
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
Nearside exhaust co emissions outside pass requirement.
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Lower Under carriage has under-seal applied
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Lower Under carriage has under-seal applied
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipe is corroded
Corrosion starting on fuel pipes.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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M888 JMK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 M888 JMK, 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 M888 JMK registered?
M888 JMK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 2 October 1996.
Is M888 JMK safe to buy?
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