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A8 HFP

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,356 mi
Last recorded136,356 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HFP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 136,356 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 136,334 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 136,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 135,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 133,840 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 133,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 129,158 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 129,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 123,222 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 123,220 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 119,178 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 119,178 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 111,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 103,770 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 103,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A8 HFP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A8 HFP, 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 A8 HFP registered?

A8 HFP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is A8 HFP safe to buy?

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