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M510 NCG

1995 BMW 840

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,182 mi
Last recorded107,182 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM510 NCG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded under bonnet

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,023 miles

Front Lower Cross member support corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush bolts to floor (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 105,022 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Cross member support corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush bolts to floor (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 103,730 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,591 miles

Nearside slight wear/movement in steering idler unit

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,710 miles

emergency locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel burst brake pipe (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking by filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rubber bush split/worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure buldged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all steering components badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all fuel pipes badly corroded

emergency fuel cap fitted/locking type

eml light on at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2009 101,539 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 101,539 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,512 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front tyre side wall perrishing

rear silencors corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 90,633 miles

both front brake discs rusty ridged

main brake pipes and fuel pipes rusty

off side front tyre wall slight damage

Fail 1 Jul 2006 90,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers worn

rear tyre pressures were low

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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M510 NCG is a 1995 BMW 840 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M510 NCG, 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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M510 NCG is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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