MOT Status
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115,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes slightly deteriorated
off side front tyre slightly deteriorated
oil leaks
rusty underneath
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion to exhaust bracket middle of vehicle
front brake discs worn
several stone chips to viewing area of windscreen all within 5mm
slight engine/rear axle oil leaks
slight play to nearside and offside rear outer top bushes
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M281 BSW is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 M281 BSW, 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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How do I check the history of M281 BSW?
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What year was M281 BSW registered?
M281 BSW is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 4 January 1995.
Is M281 BSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M281 BSW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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