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M28 FEG

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,246 mi
Last recorded147,246 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 FEG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s h/lamp aims slightly low, unable to adjust higher

Pass 3 Feb 2025 146,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 146,314 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 146,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength down sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength down sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion on both inner front inner arches (in engine bay)

Exhaust centre section outer casing corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,020 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points corroded sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear light unit cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 144,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 30cm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and suspension mounting holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box shaft play and leaking. (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points corroded sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear light unit cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 142,490 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 142,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 141,631 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 141,631 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 140,105 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 140,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 138,054 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,604 miles

both outer rear cv boots split

nsf inner steering slight play

nsf shock wearing but not excessive

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but no play

Fail 17 May 2017 136,600 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear outer c.v. gaitors split

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 134,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 132,172 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 126,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 121,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 110,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 106,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 99,968 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 26 Feb 2007 92,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 86,344 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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M28 FEG is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M28 FEG, 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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M28 FEG is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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