CarVerify

Free Car Check

N480 XAN

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 XAN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,036 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in the nearside front wheel and steering arms

Pass 28 May 2009 87,786 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 87,786 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 87,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake lines slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,772 miles

rear brake lines slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,204 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 86,204 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,389 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
Full BMW 840 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N480 XAN is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N480 XAN?

You can check the full history of N480 XAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N480 XAN registered?

N480 XAN is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 29 December 1995.

Is N480 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 XAN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N480 XAN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N480 XAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.