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N683 BCE

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 BCE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2022 115,214 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear number plates delaminated (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres under inflated

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,637 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 113,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,653 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,221 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 105,429 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,344 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 103,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n.s.f tyre side wall slightly damaged and in cracking

n.s.f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n.s.r tyre side wall cracking

o.s.f tyre side wall cracking

o.s.f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o.s.r tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 3 Dec 2009 100,661 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n.s.f tyre side wall slightly damaged and in cracking

n.s.f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n.s.r tyre side wall cracking

o.s.f tyre side wall cracking

o.s.f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o.s.r tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,045 miles

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

n.s.f tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear diff leaking oil onto exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2007 98,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,484 miles

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

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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N683 BCE is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N683 BCE, 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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N683 BCE is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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