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N501 XRJ

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,867 mi
Last recorded129,867 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 129,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 127,909 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres 5 years old.

Fail 19 Oct 2022 127,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play connects to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres 5 years old.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,172 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 126,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,304 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,644 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,144 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,432 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,422 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 121,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 119,374 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 20 Sep 2012 118,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 115,261 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 112,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,710 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 109,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 106,950 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 106,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 103,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 98,381 miles

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

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

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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N501 XRJ is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 N501 XRJ, 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

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What year was N501 XRJ registered?

N501 XRJ is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N501 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 XRJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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