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M226 VCT

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 VCT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 135,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 133,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section under sill cover, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,241 miles

Airbag light stays on from start but does go out after several minutes

Knocking noise from rear when driving onto ramp

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has cracking and starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,844 miles

Offside Front drivers side washer jet leaking

exhaust blowing on top of the cat

Fail 11 Oct 2018 129,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at the retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers side washer jet leaking

exhaust blowing on top of the cat

Pass 6 Sep 2017 126,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,680 miles

All brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

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 21 Sep 2015 120,088 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 110,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,078 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 13 Sep 2012 107,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

fuel lines corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 103,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,581 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,070 miles

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

Nearside front caliper noisey when pressed

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,108 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 85,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M226 VCT is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M226 VCT, 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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M226 VCT is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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