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N540 RAP

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,468 mi
Last recorded83,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 RAP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,556 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,482 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,468 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,564 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 79,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play X 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 78,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 78,314 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,202 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

heat covers around both rear exhaust boxs rusting and starting to blow

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,158 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,607 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 76,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,906 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

slight free play felt at steering wheel.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,024 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 71,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N540 RAP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N540 RAP, 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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N540 RAP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N540 RAP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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