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FCZ 9930

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 9930
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,604 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2020 83,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,557 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,995 miles

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,787 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,237 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silltrims fitted at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2008 74,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 18 May 2007 73,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 73,418 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 61,662 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 61,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FCZ 9930 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FCZ 9930, 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 FCZ 9930 registered?

FCZ 9930 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is FCZ 9930 safe to buy?

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