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N177 DRJ

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 DRJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,309 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 92,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,300 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 92,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,880 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,746 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,010 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,277 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,213 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,029 miles

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes have play

Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes have play

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 77,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,546 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 31,546 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 69,307 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,307 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 67,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,639 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 26 Oct 2005 61,476 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s dip beam

slight play in both rear top outer wheel hub joints

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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N177 DRJ 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 N177 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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N177 DRJ is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is N177 DRJ safe to buy?

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