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B18 HOB

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HOB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 134,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,444 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 134,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 133,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 133,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,235 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Jun 2014 127,235 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 127,235 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on diff

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 123,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 117,565 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both metal pipes running along off side floor corroding

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 117,563 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 117,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread.

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 113,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,222 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 112,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 111,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 110,506 miles

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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B18 HOB is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B18 HOB, 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 B18 HOB registered?

B18 HOB is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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