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N29 XCT

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,490 mi
Last recorded120,490 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 XCT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 120,186 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 120,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 119,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 119,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,708 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 117,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,508 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 117,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,828 miles

play in both rear top rose joints

Fail 23 Jun 2012 114,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs/pads in poor condition

play in both rear top rose joints

Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,048 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 106,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,162 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 100,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All brake metal pipes are corroded

All front suspension bushes are deteriorated and got play

All front suspension units are corroded front sub frame unit corroded

All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated and got play

All rear suspension units are corroded rear sub frame unit corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill trims covers fitted to both sides of vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 96,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,446 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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N29 XCT is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N29 XCT, 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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N29 XCT is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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