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M840 YOR

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,604 mi
Last recorded62,604 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 YOR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 62,604 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 59,471 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,378 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 59,158 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear exhaust box getting rusty

vague pattern nearside headlight

Pass 12 May 2013 58,900 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam sometimes comes on with indicators

Fail 12 May 2013 58,900 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam sometimes comes on with indicators

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,584 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

high beam comes on with indicator ocasionaly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,823 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 57,823 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,289 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

heavy perishing nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre underinflated

slight distortion front brakes

slight play both sides front antiroll bar droplinks

wetness around brake master cylinder

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,244 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around brake master cylinder and resevoir

heavy perishing nearside front tyre

slight play steering centre rod

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around brake fluid resevoir

slight damage both rear exhaust boxes and offside rear box getting rusty

slight perishing nearside front tyre

slight play steering joints

Pass 27 Dec 2006 53,896 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 53,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

dampness around and under brake master cylinder

rear exhaust boxes dented

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,973 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 51,973 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

oil leak

oversills fitted

slight damage windscreen

slight play steering centre rod

slight rust front brake discs

Fail 10 Apr 2006 51,915 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 YOR is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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