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M43 VPT

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,444 mi
Last recorded117,444 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 VPT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 117,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 111,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 111,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,514 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 102,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 102,302 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes heavily corroded ,,,,rear number plate fading

Fail 19 Jun 2009 92,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes heavily corroded ,,,,rear number plate fading

Pass 1 May 2008 89,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,835 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 84,710 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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M43 VPT is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M43 VPT, 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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What year was M43 VPT registered?

M43 VPT is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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