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M366 HEC

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,657 mi
Last recorded144,657 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM366 HEC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,657 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 144,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 143,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Some wear to edge of tyre

Parking brake pass at 16%

Pass 27 Oct 2014 141,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 141,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 138,151 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 138,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,102 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 134,102 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door strap insecure

various fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 130,375 miles

Both Front To rear steel fuel pipes heavily corroded, but not leaking yet

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

Nearside rear Brake disk heavily corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disk heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 130,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both Front To rear steel fuel pipes heavily corroded, but not leaking yet

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

Nearside rear Brake disk heavily corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disk heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,165 miles

N/S/F Tyre Tread Area Is Starting To Split (235/45 ZR17).

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Various Metral Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded (Underneath Vehicle)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 124,133 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

N/S/F Tyre Tread Area Is Starting To Split (235/45 ZR17).

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Various Metral Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded (Underneath Vehicle)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,216 miles

Metal Fuel Pipe,Slightly Corroded At N/S/R (Underneath Vehicle).

N/S/F Tyre,Inside Edge Of Tread Area Is Starting To Split (235/45 ZR17 97W).

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

O/S/F Tyre Is Wearing Slightly At Inside Edge Of Tread Area(235/45 ZR17 97W).

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 107,416 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 107,368 miles

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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,246 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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M366 HEC is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M366 HEC, 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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M366 HEC is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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