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M26 SVM

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,420 mi
Last recorded96,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 SVM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,092 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,573 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 94,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 93,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,719 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,715 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

all brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s front to rear fuel pipe corroding

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,741 miles

corrosion in front brake discs

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 9 Jul 2009 91,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in front brake discs

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 91,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,319 miles

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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M26 SVM is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M26 SVM, 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 M26 SVM registered?

M26 SVM is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M26 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 SVM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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