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N923 JLU

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,414 mi
Last recorded117,414 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 JLU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly and need to be looked at

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

there are a few bushes on the front of the car that are showing age and starting to wear

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,278 miles

Both rear suspension bushes becoming worn

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 114,728 miles

Front Suspension componants corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 114,728 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension componants corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 114,441 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 113,248 miles

Front All steering/suspension componants slightly corroded

Front Both tyres perishing

Offside Front Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear All suspension componants slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/40 ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S side light dims & reverse lights come on (1.3.2f)

Front All steering/suspension componants slightly corroded

Front Both tyres perishing

Front-rear metal fuel pipe heavily corroded

Offside Front Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear All suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,824 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 109,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 107,985 miles

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

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

both front brake dics slightly pitted

fuel pipe from tank to engine corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,985 miles

both front brake dics slightly pitted

fuel pipe from tank to engine corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,975 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

couple of bulbs not working in center stop lamp, but over 50%

front discs rusty on outer surface

n/s/f headlamp cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2008 104,353 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

nearside headlight glass cracked

not all bulbs working in centre stop light

rear suspension lower arm front bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,353 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

nearside headlight glass cracked

not all bulbs working in centre stop light

rear suspension lower arm front bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2006 99,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 97,677 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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N923 JLU is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N923 JLU, 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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N923 JLU is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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