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M299 NJV

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 NJV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside fuel feed and return pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 70,165 miles

fuel pipes underbody weaken by corrosion

offside and nearside front brake calipers noisey when service brake is applied

Fail 10 May 2010 78,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel pipes underbody weaken by corrosion

offside and nearside front brake calipers noisey when service brake is applied

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,581 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,466 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 71,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M299 NJV is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M299 NJV, 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 M299 NJV registered?

M299 NJV is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M299 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M299 NJV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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