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4 SON

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,982 mi
Last recorded109,982 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SON
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,650 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 106,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 105,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 104,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,424 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 102,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 99,642 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 99,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 95,728 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 95,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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4 SON is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 4 SON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 SON registered?

4 SON is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is 4 SON safe to buy?

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