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M288 WUD

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,005 mi
Last recorded106,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 WUD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 106,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,594 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 102,588 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 101,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,478 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 88,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,689 miles

Battery light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,842 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,830 miles

offside rear outer upper suspension joint has slight play.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,101 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Number Plate Begining To Fade

Slight Corroision To Both Rear Brake Pipes

Slight Corrosion To Both Front Brake Discs

Slight Corrosion To Rear Brake Discs

Wipers Poor Condition

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,092 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2008 79,426 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front bump stops deteriated

n/s exhaust catalyst broken up/rattles

Fail 15 May 2008 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front bump stops deteriated

n/s exhaust catalyst broken up/rattles

Pass 10 May 2007 77,473 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 77,473 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 75,293 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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M288 WUD is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M288 WUD, 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 M288 WUD registered?

M288 WUD is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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