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M448 RJH

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 RJH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 81,360 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 80,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,066 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,048 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,624 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 75,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sills fitted

Wiper blades

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on rear surface of front disc

Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,450 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on rear surface of front disc

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,894 miles

Both outter sills have plastic covers

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak under engine

Plastic cover in o/s/f wheel arch insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,134 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear surface of front brake disc

Fail 6 Sep 2012 72,134 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion on rear surface of front brake disc

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,356 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 67,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,112 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Drivers seat backrest release handle difficult to operate.

Pass 1 May 2007 53,960 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,210 miles

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

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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M448 RJH is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M448 RJH, 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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M448 RJH is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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