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M800 PHL

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,774 mi
Last recorded166,774 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 PHL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 166,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 164,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 163,402 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2017 161,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Starting to corrode. (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 158,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 155,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 151,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 147,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 144,190 miles

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

drivers seat difficult to move forwards and back

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Jul 2011 141,677 miles

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake discs lipped and have uneven wear

diff leaking oil

knock from front suspension

Fail 28 Jun 2011 141,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

diff leak

front brake dics corroded on inside edge

knocking from front suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2010 139,260 miles

3 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

diff leaking

front discs corroded on inside edge not allowing full use of braking surface

knock from front suspension

oil leak from engine

servo assistance poor

slight cracking in propshaft doughnut

washer jets provide a poor amount of liquid onto the screen

Fail 1 Jun 2010 139,241 miles

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

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

Both front brake pads/calipers make a noise upon application.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 135,136 miles

Oil leak

REAR SILENCERS CORRODED.

SOME FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE.

SOME PLAY O/S/R HUB AREA.

SOME SHOCKERS WEAK.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 135,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

REAR SILENCERS CORRODED.

SOME FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE.

SOME PLAY O/S/R HUB AREA.

SOME SHOCKERS WEAK.

Pass 22 May 2008 132,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 132,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS MAKE NOISES WHEN BRAKES APPLIED IN A STATIC CONDITIUON.

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE REAR UPPER HUB CARRIER TRUNION.

Pass 22 May 2007 129,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering drop link from box

Pass 6 Jun 2006 126,023 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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M800 PHL is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M800 PHL, 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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M800 PHL is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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