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N253 RGD

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,151 mi
Last recorded83,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 RGD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 80,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 79,531 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,386 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,693 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,948 miles

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

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,447 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,583 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,680 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,123 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 66,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipe on o/s floor showing heavy corrosion.

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner faces partially corroded.

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking badly.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,156 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 62,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N253 RGD is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N253 RGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N253 RGD registered?

N253 RGD is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N253 RGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 RGD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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