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D18 HOL

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,231 mi
Last recorded174,231 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 HOL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 174,231 miles

Both front brakes binding

Both rear upper rose bushes have play

Coolant leak

Hand brake lever has alot of travel

N/S/F Brake creeks when applied

N/S/F brake pipe too flexie corroded

N/S/R shock leaking

O/S front too rear brake pipe corroded

O/S/R brake pipe too flexie corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 174,231 miles

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

Both front brakes binding

Both rear upper rose bushes have play

Coolant leak

Hand brake lever has alot of travel

N/S/F Brake creeks when applied

N/S/F brake pipe too flexie corroded

N/S/R shock leaking

O/S front too rear brake pipe corroded

O/S/R brake pipe too flexie corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 173,530 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 173,530 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 166,097 miles

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

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

n/s/f antiroll bar link lower boot split

Fail 6 Jan 2009 166,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f antiroll bar link lower boot split

Pass 28 Dec 2007 158,595 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 158,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres on 2m

offside front tyre worn on inner plus outer edges of tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2006 154,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

near side front tyre worn on in ner edge

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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D18 HOL is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D18 HOL, 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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D18 HOL is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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