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N169 LAG

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,855 mi
Last recorded141,855 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 LAG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 141,855 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSEAL

Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 113,060 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 113,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 112,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,989 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 106,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 105,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 104,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 102,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 97,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 97,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,221 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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N169 LAG is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N169 LAG, 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 N169 LAG registered?

N169 LAG is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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