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N5 PCY

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,066 mi
Last recorded92,066 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 PCY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 91,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,445 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front headlamp dim

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,967 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,594 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2007 56,084 miles

Fuel return/breather pipes slightly corroded(steel)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,743 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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N5 PCY is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N5 PCY, 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 N5 PCY registered?

N5 PCY is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N5 PCY safe to buy?

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