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M718 JEC

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 JEC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,387 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 106,387 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,134 miles

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

n/s/f pattern

steering idler n/s slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2014 105,134 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f pattern

steering idler n/s slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,936 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,936 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,208 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2010 95,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 82,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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M718 JEC is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M718 JEC, 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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M718 JEC is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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