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N543 FOY

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,767 mi
Last recorded37,767 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 FOY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule /brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 36,943 miles

struggled to start car , battery was flat after mot

Pass 15 Apr 2021 36,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,894 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,211 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 33,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,021 miles

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

Fuel pipes front to rear rusty.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise rear number plate.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,764 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise rear number plate.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,377 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,587 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
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N543 FOY is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N543 FOY, 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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What year was N543 FOY registered?

N543 FOY is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is N543 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N543 FOY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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