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BMA 50N

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

226,508 mi
Last recorded226,508 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMA 50N
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 226,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front - advise replacement soon (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear diff leaking

unable to fully inspect outer sills - due to plastic covers fitted

washers slightly poor in operation

Pass 11 Oct 2024 225,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear outer sills corroding - unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear diff leaking

washers slightly poor in operation

Fail 25 Sep 2024 225,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear outer sills corroding - unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear diff leaking

washers slightly poor in operation

Pass 4 Sep 2023 225,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

outer sills corroding - unable to inspect due to covers fitted

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Sep 2022 224,077 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 224,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 223,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2020 222,148 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 222,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 221,067 miles

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

slight creak from front suspension

Fail 24 Sep 2019 221,066 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

slight creak from front suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2018 219,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 215,050 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rose bush has slight play

fuel pipes corroded

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 215,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper rose bush has slight play

fuel pipes corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2016 211,219 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

n/s/r inner tail light inop

n/s/r outer tail light dull in operation

rear diff oil leak

slight movement in steering drop arm

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Sep 2016 211,219 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low on edges

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

n/s/r inner tail light inop

n/s/r outer tail light dull in operation

rear diff oil leak

slight movement in steering drop arm

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Sep 2015 206,047 miles

rear diff leak

rear tyres getting low on tread & worn on edges

slight play in steering box link

Fail 14 Aug 2015 206,047 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres are getting low and bald on the edges

Rear diff is leaking

Slight play in the steering box link

front Washers are weak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 198,486 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 196,984 miles

n/s washer aim poor

rear differential oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges

slight oil leak around gearbox bell housing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 196,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s washer aim poor

rear differential oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges

slight oil leak around gearbox bell housing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 193,782 miles

drivers seat back doesn't go forward

n/s/f/ anti roll bar drop link rubber is starting to perish

o/s steering arm dust cover is starting to weep

slight power steering leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 190,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

cats broken up

play in steering box

Fail 12 Aug 2011 190,507 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

cats broken up

play in steering box

Pass 6 Aug 2010 188,688 miles

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 29 Jul 2009 181,476 miles

slight play in os and ns rear suspension arm outer bushes

both rear shock absorber top mounts split

nsf tyre wearing on edges

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight play in drop arm at steering box

slight play in front suspension rear arm rear bushes

Fail 23 Jul 2009 181,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber top mounts split

nsf tyre wearing on edges

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight play in drop arm at steering box

slight play in front suspension rear arm rear bushes

slight play in os and ns rear suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 175,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and going out of shape

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2007 168,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 168,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

cats broken up

steering box drop arm slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2006 162,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 162,347 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r n/s/r shocks top bushes starting to split

play in steering box

Pass 12 Aug 2005 157,510 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 157,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r n/s/r shock absorbers top bushes getting weak starting to split

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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BMA 50N is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 BMA 50N, 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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BMA 50N is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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