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N152 DRJ

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,302 mi
Last recorded118,302 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 DRJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,302 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

nearside front tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,278 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill coverts fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,236 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,737 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,366 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,870 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 116,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 116,623 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

revers lights on when fog light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

plastiv sill covers fitted

reverse lights on when fog light on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,033 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 114,033 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,017 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,884 miles

offside front anti roll bar link top ball joint cover split

Fail 8 Sep 2011 105,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front anti roll bar link top ball joint cover split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,672 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 99,240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,070 miles

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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N152 DRJ is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N152 DRJ, 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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N152 DRJ is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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