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N404 YRX

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 YRX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 142,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 141,865 miles

Front lower suspension arms ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 140,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,580 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy

odometer does not illuminate and the centre display is faulty

spare wheel does not have a tyre fitted

various bodywork damage and corrosion

various slight engine and A/C oil leaks

Fail 24 Jun 2021 140,580 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit horn wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

O/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all the fuel pipes are heavily corroded

all tyre worn on the inner edges and both front tyres are worn to 3mm (tyre ages from 2011/2012)

both number plates slightly delaminating

both rear radius arm rear bushes are deteriorated

both rear suspension hub top bushes have play

both transmission cooler pipes and the A/C pipes are slightly corroded

diagnostic port in the engine bay is insecure

odometer does not illuminate and the centre display is faulty

rear differential pinion seal and both rear shock absorbers are leaking slightly

spare wheel does not have a tyre fitted

the bonnet N/S second catch sticky in operation

various bodywork corrosion and damage

various slight engine and A/C oil leaks

various underbody and component corrosion

Fail 18 May 2021 140,474 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint with hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 139,618 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both feed and return pipes

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,965 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,477 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,650 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 135,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 135,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 131,773 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 131,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 131,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 122,510 miles

Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,109 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 91,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 88,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 88,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 87,864 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 87,852 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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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N404 YRX is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N404 YRX, 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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N404 YRX is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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