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N557 NWT

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,581 mi
Last recorded97,581 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 NWT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 97,581 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,501 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,203 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 97,173 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 97,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

airbag light on

fuel breather pipe excessivly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,448 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

airbag light on

fuel breather pipe excessivly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,912 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,325 miles

rear seat belts not checked (front seats cant be raised)

rear trailing arm front bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,999 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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N557 NWT is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N557 NWT, 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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N557 NWT is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 13 December 1995.

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