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M603 TVO

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,134 mi
Last recorded156,134 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 TVO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 156,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 156,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 155,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 155,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,424 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 152,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 150,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 144,878 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,283 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 140,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 137,201 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 128,081 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 123,072 miles

advanced corrosion of front to rear fuel pipes evident.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 123,072 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

advanced corrosion of front to rear fuel pipes evident.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 120,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

stone chip and hole in offside headlamp

Fail 12 Sep 2007 120,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

stone chip and hole in offside headlamp

Fail 6 Aug 2007 120,105 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

a.fuel pipes corroded

a.n/s/r brake pipes corroded slightly

a.possible oil cooler leaking

a.rear trailing arm bushes slightly perrished

a.steering has free play under limit

a.wipers worn

Pass 27 Jul 2006 116,094 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 116,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 114,787 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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M603 TVO is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M603 TVO, 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 M603 TVO registered?

M603 TVO is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M603 TVO safe to buy?

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