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M408 TKE

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,642 mi
Last recorded152,642 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 TKE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 152,642 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,576 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,548 miles

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

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

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

rear of exhaust temp repaired

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 24 Nov 2016 152,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 152,001 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 151,756 miles

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

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 21 Nov 2013 150,723 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering linkage n/s+o/s

slight play in suspension bushes n/s/r+o/s/r

Pass 19 Dec 2012 149,666 miles

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

wiper blades wearing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 147,555 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 146,227 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 146,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

idler arm nearside slight play

stearing box arm slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2009 143,569 miles

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

offside rear pipe from exhaust box broken and repaired NOT BLOWING AND SECURE

oil leak from sump pan area

Pass 25 Nov 2008 141,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 139,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 125,755 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 125,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 112,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 98,646 miles

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

FUEL FILTER

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M408 TKE is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M408 TKE, 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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M408 TKE is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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