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N74 CVP

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,137 mi
Last recorded82,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 CVP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 82,137 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cuts in off side rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

exhaust back boxs corroded

exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust system still surcure

fuel lines slightly corroded

near side rear shocker cowl adrift

rear spoiler adrift

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,430 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside front inner tyre wall damaged/cracked

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Play in Offside and Nearside steering rack arms

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

front fog lamps not matched pair

Fail 23 Dec 2009 81,430 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front inner tyre wall damaged/cracked

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Play in Offside and Nearside steering rack arms

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

front fog lamps not matched pair

Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,423 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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N74 CVP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N74 CVP, 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 N74 CVP registered?

N74 CVP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N74 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 CVP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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