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M50 GST

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,494 mi
Last recorded181,494 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GST
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 181,494 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

random corrosion too underside including suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2021 181,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside random corrosion and covered in underseal

Pass 19 Sep 2020 180,879 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 179,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 178,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both rear outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 177,185 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 174,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 171,440 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Has Uneven Wear (235/50 ZR16).

Various Metal Fuel Pipes Corroded At Various Areas (Underneath Vehicle).

Fail 24 Nov 2010 171,361 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Has Uneven Wear (235/50 ZR16).

Various Metal Fuel Pipes Corroded At Various Areas (Underneath Vehicle).

Pass 8 Oct 2009 163,323 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 163,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Metal Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded At O/S Underneath Vehicle.

N/S/F Tyre,Wearing At Outer Edge Of Tread Area (235/50 ZR16 95Y).

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (235/50 ZR16 95Y).

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 155,008 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 155,008 miles

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

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

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

Metal Fuel Pipes Corroded At O/S,Underneath Vehicle.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F And O/S/R Tyre's,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (235/50 ZR16 95Y).

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 145,799 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Various Metal Fuel Pipes,Starting To Corrode,At Various Points.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 145,799 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Various Metal Fuel Pipes,Starting To Corrode,At Various Points.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 132,781 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 132,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 119,963 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 119,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside 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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M50 GST is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M50 GST, 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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M50 GST is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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