1996 BMW 840 4.0L Petrol · A28 CHN
1996 BMW 840 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14/06/1996. Recorded mileage 84,746 miles. MOT valid until 05/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3982cc
A28 CHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 84,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A28 CHN Mileage History
- 16/08/202483,750 mi
- 30/08/202584,285 mi+535 mi
- 04/09/202584,285 mi
- 07/09/202684,746 mi+461 mi
- 07/09/202684,746 mi
Average of roughly 484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A28 CHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 840 (A28 CHN) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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