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N100 CBE

1995 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,731 mi
Last recorded168,731 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 CBE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 168,731 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 168,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 167,044 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 167,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 165,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 165,380 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2017 163,789 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 159,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 158,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 155,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 143,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 136,689 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 129,440 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 119,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 109,878 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front anti roll bar drop link top joint gaiter split

Pass 4 May 2006 102,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N100 CBE is a 1995 BMW 840 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N100 CBE, 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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N100 CBE is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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