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EWP 657

1995 BMW 840

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,974 mi
Last recorded92,974 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 657
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 92,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 92,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,845 miles

Bonnet struts require attention

Brake fluid appears dark in colour, boiling point check recommended

Front registration plate deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged clearly been run flat and damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system has slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track Rod Ball Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,276 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,321 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 87,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

screen wash bottle has a leaking

Pass 10 May 2013 86,649 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 85,578 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

opf jacking block missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,063 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

nsf jack block missing

Fail 11 Apr 2011 85,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

nsf jack block missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,082 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on front crossmember

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

excess handbrake travel

fuel lines corroded

nearside front brake disc worn /pitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake disc worn

poor pattern on nearside dipped beam

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small bulge in outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,555 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,553 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

inner off side rear side light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,782 miles

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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EWP 657 is a 1995 BMW 840 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EWP 657, 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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EWP 657 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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