MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
both outer sills covered by body kit
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering joint stabilizer bar (2.2.B.1f)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
both outer sills covered by body kit
cover sills fitted
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside sill damaged
steering arm balljiont slight play
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
cover sills fitted
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside sill damaged
steering arm balljiont slight play
petrol pipes corroded
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
petrol pipes corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
3x jacking pads missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre silencer system deteriorated
cover sills fitted
front crossmember slightly corroded
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front tyre badly perished
offside front tyre sidewall damaged
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ABS LAMP ON PRIOR TO TEST
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
some rust to off side fuel pipe
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M340 FUG is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 M340 FUG, 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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M340 FUG is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 9 May 1995.
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