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K3 PAB

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,490 mi
Last recorded91,490 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 PAB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,679 miles

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

all steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

both exhaust rear silencers are slightly corroded

both front tyres cracking due to age

Fail 12 Jan 2012 84,644 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all steel brake pipes have slight corrosion

both exhaust rear silencers are slightly corroded

both front tyres cracking due to age

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,716 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre side wall cracking

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,421 miles

some corrosion on all four brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2007 78,413 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some corrosion on all four brake discs

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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K3 PAB is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 PAB, 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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K3 PAB is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is K3 PAB safe to buy?

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