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M840 SJB

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 SJB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 129,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

side skirts fitted covering sills

Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,221 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 129,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 128,972 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Spoiler slightly loose

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 128,963 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Spoiler slightly loose

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R front to rear beside tank going to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 126,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R front to rear beside tank going to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,194 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 124,194 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Fail 28 Feb 2018 122,121 miles

Battery insecure Also negative terminal insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear - centre sections (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle jammed (5.2.5a)

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,315 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 115,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 113,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 107,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,382 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 101,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 90,709 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 90,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 84,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 79,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,135 miles

Screw in tread of offside rear tyre.

Slight exhaust leak from offside rear silencer.

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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M840 SJB is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M840 SJB, 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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M840 SJB is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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