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N480 ACP

1995 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,812 mi
Last recorded97,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 ACP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,499 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play noted at o/s/r suspension (2.4.G.2)

fuel breather pipe corroded and broken

o/s/f lower inner wing shield panel corroded at free edge - non prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,386 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f outter sill corroded

o/s/f outter sill corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f outter sill corroded

o/s/f outter sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,331 miles

oil leak

power steering weeping

Fail 15 Mar 2012 96,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

power steering weeping

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,498 miles

Advise misiting of oil on power steering pump

Advise movement felt in steering mechanism

both rear upper susp arms have slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2011 89,498 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise misiting of oil on power steering pump

Advise movement felt in steering mechanism

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,818 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 87,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,751 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 86,975 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 86,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2006 84,425 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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N480 ACP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N480 ACP, 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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N480 ACP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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