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JAZ 1694

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

138,537 mi
Last recorded138,537 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 1694
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 138,537 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 137,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 137,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 137,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,771 miles

Cover fitted to both outer sill.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 136,771 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Cover fitted to both outer sill.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 135,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 135,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 134,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 130,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear corroded (7.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 130,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 126,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 122,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 117,912 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,108 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 109,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 96,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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)

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

unable to fully check outer sill due to cover

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 85,235 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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JAZ 1694 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JAZ 1694, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 1694 registered?

JAZ 1694 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is JAZ 1694 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 1694 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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