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N315 FWA

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 FWA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 119,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 119,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 117,305 miles

REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS / REAR FLEXY HOSES PERISHED/

Pass 19 Dec 2006 114,399 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 115,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front to rear fuel lines are rusty

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 16 Nov 2005 111,642 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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N315 FWA is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N315 FWA, 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 N315 FWA registered?

N315 FWA is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N315 FWA safe to buy?

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