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15 OL

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,813 mi
Last recorded107,813 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 OL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 107,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,290 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 83,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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15 OL is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 109,077 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 15 OL, 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 31 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 15 OL registered?

15 OL is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 15 OL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 OL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 15 OL have outstanding finance?

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