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RUI 9171

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,622 mi
Last recorded185,622 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 9171
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 185,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 178,613 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 178,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 164,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 161,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 161,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 158,125 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cracks in air con drive belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 153,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 145,831 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 145,377 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 140,796 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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RUI 9171 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RUI 9171, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUI 9171 registered?

RUI 9171 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is RUI 9171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 9171 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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