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N972 CWR

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,906 mi
Last recorded176,906 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 CWR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 176,906 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded extremely corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and cut along inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 171,401 miles

all fuel lines are quite rusty

o/s/f tyre has slight damage too the inner side wall

slight play in both rear top inner arm bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2016 171,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all fuel lines are quite rusty

o/s/f tyre has slight damage too the inner side wall

slight play in both rear top inner arm bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 168,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four brake discs are quite rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2014 166,755 miles

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

slight play in both rear suspension top outer bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2014 166,755 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear suspension top outer bushes

Pass 15 May 2013 165,989 miles

both front coil springs are distored and out of shape

front of the exhaust is quite rusty

fuel lines are quite rusty

n/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play in the inner bush

o/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play in the inner bush

rear brake discs are very rusty

slight play in both the steering idler arm and pitman arm

Fail 10 Apr 2013 165,989 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system is very rusty

fuel lines are quite rusty

rear brake discs are very rusty

slight play in both steering idler and pitman arm mounting

Pass 10 Nov 2011 162,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are wearing low

evidence of play in both rear suspension upper arms inner joints

slight play in the n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 10 Oct 2011 162,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 158,217 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r top hub bush slight play

under body corrosion

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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N972 CWR is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N972 CWR, 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 N972 CWR registered?

N972 CWR is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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