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OUI 4840

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,151 mi
Last recorded148,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 4840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 148,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,119 miles

Coil spring corroded front - both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear - both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel lines corroded - front and rear ()

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes - deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower radiator support - excessively corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 147,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel lines - front to rear - all corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front lower radiator support - excessively corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 147,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front lower radiator support - corroded.

fuel pipes corroded. front and rear

horn - low pitched noise

Pass 4 Jul 2020 146,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,231 miles

front brake pipes corroded but not enough to fail

handbrake requirements just met

oil leak

petrol pipes very corroded but not leaking

rear arm bushes perished

slight play steering both sides

Pass 6 Sep 2016 142,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,905 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,767 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres deteriorating

metal fuel pipes corroding

washers partially blocked

Pass 13 Sep 2013 119,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 119,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,436 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 115,430 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,471 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 109,471 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 102,866 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 102,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

advise: play in front steering.

advise: power steering pipes damp but no leak found.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,052 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

metal fuel lines slightly corodded

Pass 2 May 2008 90,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 90,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 90,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both dust covers split on rear shock absorbers

fuel lines corroded underside

honeycombe backing on number plates

o/s/f tyre wall scuffed

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2006 88,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 85,799 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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OUI 4840 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUI 4840, 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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OUI 4840 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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