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N931 NWR

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,457 mi
Last recorded161,457 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 NWR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 161,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 161,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 159,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 155,228 miles

Both front tyres direction of rotation is wrong

Both fuel line pipes slight corrosion

n/s/r outer suspension arm top bush slight play

o/s/r flexible brake hose deteriorated

o/s/r inner suspension arm bush slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2012 155,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres direction of rotation is wrong

Both fuel line pipes slight corrosion

n/s/r outer suspension arm top bush slight play

o/s/r flexible brake hose deteriorated

o/s/r inner suspension arm bush slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2010 152,077 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 152,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 144,514 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 144,514 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 132,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 132,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear flexy hoses cracked

front nearside tyre on legal limit and has slight damage to inner side wall

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear off side brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2006 127,655 miles

Nearside 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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N931 NWR is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N931 NWR, 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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N931 NWR is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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