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J50 WTS

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,140 mi
Last recorded129,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 WTS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,022 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 126,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,113 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 123,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 121,571 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play to offside rear top suspension bush

Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 117,139 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 117,306 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 115,421 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 115,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,465 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 109,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 106,467 miles

play in o/s/r lower bush †n/s/r shock assorber is damp

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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J50 WTS is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J50 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 J50 WTS registered?

J50 WTS is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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