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N73 PYN

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,780 mi
Last recorded91,780 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 PYN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,080 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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N73 PYN is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N73 PYN, 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 N73 PYN registered?

N73 PYN is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N73 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N73 PYN shows 2 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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