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N488 NWO

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 NWO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears, in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 96,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears, in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 95,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along underside of car in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 95,263 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front wipers smearing.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All. ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ball joint gators nicked. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 95,238 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective Unplugged after CAT. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front wipers smeary.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All. ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ball joint gators slightly nicked. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,988 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,970 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 94,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,014 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,014 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,096 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,287 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2014 85,940 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2013 83,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,666 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 16,579 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,739 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2007 49,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,627 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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N488 NWO is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N488 NWO, 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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N488 NWO is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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