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N84 STH

1995 BMW 840

Black Lpg 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,986 mi
Last recorded181,986 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN84 STH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 181,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 176,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 175,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age related corrosion to vehicle underside

suspension noisy in operation

Pass 13 Feb 2014 165,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 164,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 163,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 163,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front ABS wireing insecure.

nearside front brake hose insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 156,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 153,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 153,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 147,329 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 147,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 137,073 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 137,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 129,303 miles

O/S/F Tyre,Outer Sidewall Cut,Close To Cords.

Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 128,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,655 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 97,311 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE"S WORN BELOW 1.6MM

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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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N84 STH is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 N84 STH, 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 N84 STH registered?

N84 STH is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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