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N840 XDP

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

228,392 mi
Last recorded228,392 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 XDP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 228,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre slightly cut

slight play at steering system joints

Fail 5 Jun 2013 228,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cut

slight play at steering system joints

Pass 27 Dec 2012 224,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 207,465 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 207,456 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 197,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R position lamp inop.

Off side rear suspension arm has slight play

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 197,880 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R position lamp inop.

Off side rear suspension arm has slight play

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 196,191 miles

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

Rear forward suspension arm bushes starting to deterioate

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 196,191 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear inner position lamp inop.

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

Rear forward suspension arm bushes starting to deterioate

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 194,365 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 194,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise brake pads wearing low front and rear

Pass 28 Sep 2006 189,987 miles

Both rear brke flexi pipes starting to perish.

Front brake discs slightly worn

Slight free play in steering.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 189,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight free play in steering.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 184,263 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 184,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

slight free play in sterring box †

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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N840 XDP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N840 XDP, 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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N840 XDP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 26 October 1995.

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