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A18 XSM

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XSM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,848 miles

Front x member corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,563 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

oil leek from diff

Fail 15 Oct 2012 73,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 64,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 69,437 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipes have been changed but not sitting corroectly in clips

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,705 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine oil leak

fuel hose at fuel filter perished (strongly advice)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,428 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel lines badly corroded.

Pass 27 May 2005 57,966 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 57,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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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A18 XSM is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A18 XSM, 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 A18 XSM registered?

A18 XSM is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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