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N189 BWB

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,497 mi
Last recorded64,497 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 BWB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,420 miles

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

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

slightly oil leak from engine.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2010 63,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 63,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 61,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,971 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,447 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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N189 BWB is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N189 BWB, 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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What year was N189 BWB registered?

N189 BWB is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N189 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 BWB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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