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B6 ASY

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 ASY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 82,298 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 82,297 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction BOTH Wiper Blades (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Also damaged (3.3 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Interior rear view mirror insecure

Nearside Body component slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 82,284 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements x2 Front & Rear incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp illuminated. (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No pump sound. (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,628 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,202 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 64,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 62,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,953 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,950 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2008 58,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 53,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,464 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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B6 ASY is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B6 ASY, 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 B6 ASY registered?

B6 ASY is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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