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M247 XNM

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,664 mi
Last recorded158,664 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 XNM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 158,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 158,593 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust clamps very rusty

n/s & o/s sills covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2022 158,593 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust clamps very rusty

n/s & o/s sills covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2021 158,353 miles

body sills covered with plastic covers restricting inspection

underside panels/supports corroded but not excessively

Pass 3 Aug 2020 157,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 157,292 miles

DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Apr 2018 156,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak differential ()

Oil leak engine ()

reart shock absorber covers split

rearv suspension bump stops worn away

Fail 12 Apr 2018 156,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak differential ()

Oil leak engine ()

reart shock absorber covers split

rearv suspension bump stops worn away

Pass 21 Apr 2017 156,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

diff oil seal leaking

rear bump stops worn away

rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 152,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise surface corrosion os and ns rear susspencion

surface corrosion os and ns front susspencion

Fail 11 May 2009 152,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 144,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 144,704 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 137,421 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 137,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 132,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 132,472 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M247 XNM is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M247 XNM, 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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What year was M247 XNM registered?

M247 XNM is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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