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M340 FUG

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,390 mi
Last recorded157,390 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 FUG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 157,390 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

both outer sills covered by body kit

Fail 12 Dec 2015 157,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 152,663 miles

cover sills fitted

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside sill damaged

steering arm balljiont slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2014 152,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 148,491 miles

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 148,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 148,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 147,178 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 147,178 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 144,718 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 140,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 140,498 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 135,415 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 134,063 miles

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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.

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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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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