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N190 GLT

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 GLT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 115,070 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 112,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,184 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 112,181 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,318 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,350 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion to all fuel pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,350 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion to all fuel pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,053 miles

main front to rear metal brake oioes corrodedin places (advise replacement)

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes corroded

n/s rear shock absorber damp

Fail 4 Apr 2011 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

n/s rear shock absorber damp

n/s rear tyre wearing low

main front to rear metal brake oioes corrodedin places (advise replacement)

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,963 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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N190 GLT is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N190 GLT, 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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N190 GLT is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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