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N852 EWD

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,769 mi
Last recorded185,769 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 EWD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 185,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 185,709 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 178,067 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn + perished

petrol pipes corroded

slight knock + play from steering column area

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering linkage + bushes

unable to check sills due to sill trims

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 3 May 2011 178,067 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn + perished

petrol pipes corroded

slight knock + play from steering column area

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering linkage + bushes

unable to check sills due to sill trims

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 176,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 162,786 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 162,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

NSF lower suspension arm bushes weak.

Slight play felt at NSR roadwheel.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 152,962 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 152,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 138,181 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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N852 EWD is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N852 EWD, 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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N852 EWD is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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