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N848 FNP

1995 BMW 840

Beige Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,217 mi
Last recorded102,217 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 FNP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 102,217 miles

rear trailing arms forward mount bushes detioriating

Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,953 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 101,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 99,952 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm outer bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 99,952 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm outer bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 98,751 miles

All rear suspension bush's perished / worn

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear jacking points corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracked / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Radiator support corroded through

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,244 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

dampness on steering rack †engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2006 89,757 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,757 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 28 Jun 2005 82,916 miles

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

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

plastic skirts on sills

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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N848 FNP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Beige with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N848 FNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N848 FNP registered?

N848 FNP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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