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N368 AWJ

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,136 mi
Last recorded169,136 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 169,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner wing rusted

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Jun 2014 169,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f inner wing rusted

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Mar 2012 165,710 miles

slight wear in steering box

Fail 1 Feb 2012 165,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

slight wear in steering box

Pass 29 Oct 2010 159,598 miles

exhaust leak from middle to rear joint

front shock top mounts worn and perished

Fail 15 Oct 2009 146,388 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre/rear exhaust joins leaking.....

n/s main headlamp beam higher than o/s....

o/s under bod fuel pipe corroded , advise replacement.....

rear brake pads not visable.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 15 Oct 2009 146,388 miles

centre/rear exhaust joins leaking.....

n/s main headlamp beam higher than o/s....

o/s under bod fuel pipe corroded , advise replacement.....

rear brake pads not visable.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 25 Oct 2008 135,443 miles

Advise parking brake shoe inspection, offside effort and opperation not as good as nearside.

Brake fluid level low.

Brake pipes corroding.

Exhaust leaks from centre joints.

Not standard exhaust noise level.

Rear brake pads low.

Strong advise,Play in both rear suspension upper track control arm inner bushes.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 120,330 miles

o/s/f lower arm inner bush worn..

oil leaks..

play at n/s/r wheel..

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre section exhausts leaks..

o/s head lamp adjuster faulty..

Pass 30 Aug 2007 120,330 miles

centre section exhausts leaks..

o/s head lamp adjuster faulty..

o/s/f lower arm inner bush worn..

oil leaks..

play at n/s/r wheel..

Fail 6 Dec 2005 106,866 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside door sill trim insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2005 106,866 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside door sill trim insecure

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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N368 AWJ is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N368 AWJ, 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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N368 AWJ is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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