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M978 EWY

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 EWY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 136,035 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,001 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bottom seal slight corroson

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 134,629 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged pipe corroded to excess (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 134,433 miles

CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S AND O/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED UNDER SILL COVERS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENT DRY WHEN TURNED AND OPERATED

Fail 28 Jun 2013 134,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S AND O/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED UNDER SILL COVERS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENT DRY WHEN TURNED AND OPERATED

Pass 26 Jan 2012 134,383 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 134,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 134,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 134,277 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 133,321 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 133,317 miles

ADVISE. FRONT COIL SPRINGS VERY CORRODED.

ADVISE.STEEL FUEL PIPES VERY CORRODED.

ADVISE. ABS PUMP MOTOR NOISY ,SUSPECT VERY POOR CONDITION.

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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M978 EWY is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M978 EWY, 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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M978 EWY is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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