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2 MAV

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,299 mi
Last recorded90,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 MAV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,299 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

front head lamps adjusters not working

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play centre track rod

Fail 11 Jun 2012 90,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play centre track rod

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,955 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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2 MAV is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 2 MAV, 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 2 MAV registered?

2 MAV is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is 2 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 MAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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