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M223 ENG

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 ENG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 137,626 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 136,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 135,364 miles

steering notchy

under side has slight corrosion

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front steering idlers have slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2019 135,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wires bare (inner wing) (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front steering idlers have slight play

fuel pipes slightly corroded

steering notchy

under side has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,567 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded excessively corroded! ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear slight corrosion in places. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Bump-stop deteriorded.

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Casing broken. (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,687 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,698 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Near side front brake pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 127,698 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

screen damaged not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2014 126,551 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,905 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,327 miles

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

rear to front steel fuel pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,907 miles

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

both fuel pipes very rusty

front fog lights inop

Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,480 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 118,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 115,751 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Airbag light is on

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 112,336 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 106,316 miles

Engine oil leak from rear.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 106,297 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil leak at rear.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 102,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight play felt at near side front wheel

slight play felt at off side rear wheel

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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M223 ENG is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M223 ENG, 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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M223 ENG is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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