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OOO 392M

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,333 mi
Last recorded202,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 392M
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 202,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 202,051 miles

N/s front idler arm bush worn

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 201,936 miles

N/s front idler arm bush worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 201,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 200,072 miles

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

Oil leak

autobox fluid leak

Fail 9 May 2012 200,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 200,685 miles

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

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 192,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 187,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 179,471 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 170,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 161,781 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 145,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 145,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OOO 392M is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OOO 392M, 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 OOO 392M registered?

OOO 392M is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 5 October 1995.

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