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N503 YEB

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,690 mi
Last recorded138,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 YEB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 138,690 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 137,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 136,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 133,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 30 Dec 2006 129,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 123,380 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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N503 YEB is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N503 YEB, 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 N503 YEB registered?

N503 YEB is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N503 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 YEB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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