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J100 WTS

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,827 mi
Last recorded122,827 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 WTS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 119,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 117,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 106,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 105,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,256 miles

coolent leak offside off engine

Fail 3 Jun 2016 104,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolent leak offside off engine

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,970 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 102,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f strut top mount slightly worn,

n/s/r shocker top slightly worn

slight play in steering box arm and idler bushes.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 24 Aug 2013 102,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

ns os sill cover fitted

osf tyre sidewall damage

Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

sill covers fitted

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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J100 WTS is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J100 WTS, 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 J100 WTS registered?

J100 WTS is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is J100 WTS safe to buy?

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