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N696 PYP

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,519 mi
Last recorded129,519 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 PYP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 129,519 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 129,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,547 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off lower arm to floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off rear arm too floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,552 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 126,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings n/s steering idler arm excessive play when rocking the steering (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears both in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 115,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.60 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 9.00% (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears both in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,725 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

near side front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,225 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,391 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2011 76,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyrer flat ,and has been runflat

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 67,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,900 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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N696 PYP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N696 PYP, 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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N696 PYP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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