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SPB 188Y

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,382 mi
Last recorded73,382 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPB 188Y
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 73,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,138 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SPB 188Y is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SPB 188Y, 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 SPB 188Y registered?

SPB 188Y is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is SPB 188Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPB 188Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPB 188Y have outstanding finance?

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