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C20 MJB

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

242,926 mi
Last recorded242,926 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MJB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 242,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehivle

Fail 19 Mar 2024 242,903 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 242,689 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension components on underside corroded

side skirts fitted n/s and o/s.

Fail 18 Jul 2022 242,675 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted n/s and o/s.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 242,165 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 242,164 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper lower metal pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 241,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel brake pipes covered in undersealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded steel pipe to fuel filter at rear corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across front subframe steel pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 241,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to flexi hoses undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steel pipes behind front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 241,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear by fuel tank to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer mounting bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower outer hub mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) due to nearside front idler arm bushes being worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished,cracked and worn down to 2.5mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 241,069 miles

Abs light came on briefly but was out during test

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged kinked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sill corroded around jacking point

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear indicator bars

Nearside wiper split but clearing screen

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 241,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs are corroded,

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 240,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 240,407 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 238,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 236,195 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 236,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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C20 MJB is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue 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 C20 MJB, 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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C20 MJB is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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