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N544 FDH

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,364 mi
Last recorded104,364 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 FDH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 104,364 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 104,362 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,581 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 99,581 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,431 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 90,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 88,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,341 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2006 87,337 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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N544 FDH is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N544 FDH, 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 N544 FDH registered?

N544 FDH is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N544 FDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 FDH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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