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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe damaged Corroded and fracturing. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Fuel pipe corroded.
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Metal fuel pipe is corroding.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Metal fuel pipe is corroding.
Front Slight play in steering idler.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipes corroded slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (inners) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil Leak
Slight play in steering idler
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
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N12 AJS is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N12 AJS, 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 N12 AJS registered?
N12 AJS is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 April 1996.
Is N12 AJS safe to buy?
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