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M377 LBO

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,339 mi
Last recorded115,339 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM377 LBO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,339 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both little hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

excessive corrosion to spare wheel well (hole)

misting of oil on gear box

misting of oil on rear diff

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak rear axle ()

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front disc slight corrosion inner face

Offside Front wheel slight tight hand rotation

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2017 114,990 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front disc slight corrosion inner face

Offside Front wheel slight tight hand rotation

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover sills fitted

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,258 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cover sills fitted

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 113,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

both rear shock absorbers weak[old]

front brake discs inner surface corroded

fuel hose in and around fuel tank old

fuel tank support strap corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall [old]

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall [old]

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall[old]

o/s/r trailing arm bush de bonding

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall [old]

slight knock in steering system ,no play

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers weak

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing towards wear bar indicator

n/s/rear tyre outer wall cracked[old]

o/s/f tyre wearing towards wear bar indicator

o/s/rear tyre outer wall cracked [old]

slight oil leak from rear diff drain bung

slight play in steering column system

Pass 23 Oct 2012 111,264 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion / vehicle needs to be driven

both front shock absorbers weak

n/s/front tyre outer wall perished

o/s/rear tyre outer wall perished

slight play in steering column

Fail 23 Oct 2012 111,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion / vehicle needs to be driven

both front shock absorbers weak

n/s/front tyre outer wall perished

o/s/rear tyre outer wall perished

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Oct 2011 111,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 107,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 106,514 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

ft discs slight corrosion

fuel pipes rusty

horn weak

Fail 24 Oct 2009 106,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both N/S and O/S front brake discs in poor condition

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes front to rear corroding

Horn weak

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

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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M377 LBO is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M377 LBO, 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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M377 LBO is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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