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E3 GRR

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GRR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 114,076 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 112,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 109,949 miles

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Front cracks in tyre

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

engine cover fitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 May 2017 109,949 miles

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

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Front cracks in tyre

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

engine cover fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 107,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 107,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,615 miles

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

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

Rear 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)

slight movement in rear hubs

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,961 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 98,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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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E3 GRR is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E3 GRR, 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 E3 GRR registered?

E3 GRR is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is E3 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 GRR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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