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M446 CRV

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

298,040 mi
Last recorded298,040 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 CRV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 298,040 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 284,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 270,796 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 259,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2021 248,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 237,133 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 236,864 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 220,624 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 207,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 207,027 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 195,996 miles

both rear outer drive shft boot deteorating

Pass 15 Nov 2016 185,626 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 185,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 172,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 152,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 147,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr seat belt frayed

Pass 19 Oct 2011 141,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F Tyre outer side wall is starting to deterioate

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 141,528 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F Tyre outer side wall is starting to deterioate

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 137,548 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive oil leak from rear axle pinion oil seal

Pass 9 Oct 2008 135,719 miles

air con belt missing

fuel pipes rusty

n/s exhaust silencer rusty and slight blow

rear diff leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2008 135,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

air con belt missing

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 134,029 miles

front brake discs inner face rusty

fuel lines getting rusty

rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2007 134,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs inner face rusty

fuel lines getting rusty

rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2005 125,703 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge and rear getting low on tread

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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M446 CRV is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M446 CRV, 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 M446 CRV registered?

M446 CRV is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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