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A10 NEO

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,617 mi
Last recorded185,617 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 NEO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 185,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CHROME ON HYDRAULIC SHAFT DETIORATED BADLY (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function CHROME ON HYDRAULIC SHAFT DETERIORATED BADLY (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

ALL UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 FRONT + REAR RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front EXHAUST CLAMPS AND FASTENINGS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 185,553 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 185,540 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 185,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 184,947 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 184,422 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 184,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 179,224 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm, inner rose joint dust cover deteriorating

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 175,346 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front and offside rear wheels inner rims slightly distorted

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

Fail 4 Apr 2012 175,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front and offside rear wheels inner rims slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre inner wall damgaed

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

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

Pass 20 Apr 2011 167,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

noise from the nearside front suspension, but unable to find

Fail 31 Mar 2011 167,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front road wheels stiff to turn by hand

Brakes feel slightly spongy

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 15 Apr 2010 153,978 miles

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

offside front antiroll bar droplink dust cover split

Fail 26 Mar 2010 153,204 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front antiroll bar droplink dust cover split

Pass 18 Mar 2009 133,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 133,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 126,945 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 126,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

SCREW IN THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 4 Apr 2007 121,848 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 121,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play in steering box drop arm

Pass 14 Feb 2006 114,578 miles

parking brake not locking out on roller test

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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A10 NEO is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A10 NEO, 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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A10 NEO is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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