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IIB 840

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,515 mi
Last recorded97,515 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 97,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,415 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 97,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,094 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Nov 2015 97,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in steering

Fail 8 Nov 2014 97,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in steering

Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,208 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 95,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 94,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 93,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 93,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 91,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 89,091 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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IIB 840 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver 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 IIB 840, 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 IIB 840 registered?

IIB 840 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is IIB 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 840 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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