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N78 NBV

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,963 mi
Last recorded171,963 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 NBV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 171,963 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

near side and off side rear suspension control arms corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 171,946 miles

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

Nearside Lower door edge corroded

Offside Lower edge of door corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 171,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion fuel lines

general corrosion to front and rear suspension.

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2024 171,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion fuel lines

general corrosion to front and rear suspension.

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2023 168,723 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 163,626 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 163,439 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 158,015 miles

Plastic trims fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 157,006 miles

Plastic trims fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 5 Dec 2019 157,004 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear(ALL) (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Plastic trims fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2018 156,768 miles

N/s/r tyre pressure low

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded in the mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 156,477 miles

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

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

both wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 153,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre/inner/worn/edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 153,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre/inner/worn/edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 151,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 145,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 147,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,423 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 146,420 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 146,319 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 146,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH/STRUT/TOPS/MODIFIED/MOUNTINGS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 144,564 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 144,525 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 135,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 114,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 114,625 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N78 NBV is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N78 NBV, 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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N78 NBV is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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