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M281 BSW

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 BSW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 115,550 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 114,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 113,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 112,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,396 miles

oil leaks

rusty underneath

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,697 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,697 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 17 May 2013 104,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,614 miles

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 Oct 2009 97,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 95,754 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 95,631 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 90,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 90,795 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,998 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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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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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?

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