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M919 HEC

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,326 mi
Last recorded125,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM919 HEC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 125,326 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 125,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 125,928 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 125,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 125,039 miles

n/s/r fuel pipe to fuel filter badly perished + all fuel lines rusted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r fuel pipe to fuel filter badly perished + all fuel lines rusted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,593 miles

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

fuel pipes rusted

rubber fuel pipe to fuel filter perished but not leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2009 124,419 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside headlamp aim weak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 120,224 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

both rear trailling arm bushes worn

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 9 Jun 2007 113,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 106,010 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f brake pad warning sensor hanging down

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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M919 HEC is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M919 HEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M919 HEC registered?

M919 HEC is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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