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N665 SWO

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,000 mi
Last recorded147,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 SWO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 147,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody components slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2021 145,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody components slight corrosion

Fail 4 May 2021 145,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody components slight corrosion

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 144,802 miles

All around fuel pipes corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge slight worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jacking point damaged

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

Fail 23 May 2019 144,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All around fuel pipes corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge slight worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jacking point damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 144,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 140,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 138,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 135,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 132,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 127,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 124,455 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 121,931 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 121,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cuts in nearside front tyrewall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 110,683 miles

o/s/r exhaust box corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 85,688 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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N665 SWO is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N665 SWO, 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 N665 SWO registered?

N665 SWO is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N665 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N665 SWO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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