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M320 UTF

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,983 mi
Last recorded154,983 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM320 UTF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 154,983 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 153,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 148,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,472 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 137,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 137,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 125,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 125,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 120,369 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

both rear brake discs showing some scaling to working faces

offside front drop link lower boot split

oil leaks to rear axle & gearbox areas

Fail 19 Feb 2009 120,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

both rear brake discs showing some scaling to working faces

offside front drop link lower boot split

oil leaks to rear axle & gearbox areas

Pass 4 Jan 2008 117,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 111,018 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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M320 UTF is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M320 UTF, 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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M320 UTF is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M320 UTF safe to buy?

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