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M228 PKS

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (8 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,062 mi
Last recorded111,062 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 PKS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 111,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion On Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface Corrosion On Both Sub Frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 110,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Hub Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 110,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R HUB

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING BOX DROP ARM

Fail 9 Jun 2018 110,897 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO FUEL LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING BOX DROP ARM

Fail 12 Jun 2015 110,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Fuel pipes coroder.

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General Corrosion On Exhaust System

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vairious Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 27 May 2014 109,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General Corrosion On Exhaust System

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vairious Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 25 May 2013 108,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2013 108,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,329 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Apr 2011 79,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cut in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

o/s front shocker and both rear shocker pistons starting to corrod at the top

Fail 7 Apr 2011 79,898 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cut in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

o/s front shocker and both rear shocker pistons starting to corrod at the top

Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,073 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside rear upper suspention joint

slight play in offside rear lower suspention joint

Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

advise all brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 8 Jun 2006 64,038 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 64,037 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise-diff leaking oil

oil leak

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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M228 PKS is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M228 PKS, 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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M228 PKS is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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