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N77 GJA

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 GJA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside and suspension components,cenntre exhaust deteriorated ,fuellines corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 106,882 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undersideand suspension components corroded, centre exhasut deterioirated, fuel lines corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 106,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undersideand suspension components corroded, centre exhasut deterioirated, fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside, boot floor area, and componentts corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside, boot floor area, and componentts corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear inner discs corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,964 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal has slight travel whilst stationary

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Diff oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,824 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Exhaust is corroded, heavily in places.

No spare wheel in boot.

Oil on engine/gearbox/axle.

Rear brake pads look very low.

Some play in sliding gland bush in o/s front macpherson strut.

Various suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 93,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Exhaust is corroded, heavily in places.

N/s rear tyre wall is perishing & splitting.

No spare wheel in boot.

Oil on engine/gearbox/axle.

Rear brake pads look very low.

Some play in sliding gland bush in o/s front macpherson strut.

Unable to see extent of corrosion on outer sills because plastic oversills are fitted.

Various suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,894 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

genral corrosion to underside

nearside rear shocker shroud loose

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

offside front shocker corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play in drag links

Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,880 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

genral corrosion to underside

nearside rear shocker shroud insecure

nearside rear wishbone bushes worn

offside front shocker corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play drag link ends

Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,113 miles

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

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

Oil Leak at Diff

Fail 22 Jun 2007 78,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 74,608 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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N77 GJA is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 N77 GJA, 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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N77 GJA is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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