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SUI 1840

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,133 mi
Last recorded61,133 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,133 miles

N/s steering idler worn & slight movement not excessive

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 61,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

N/s steering idler worn & slight movement not excessive

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 61,080 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,734 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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SUI 1840 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SUI 1840, 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 SUI 1840 registered?

SUI 1840 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is SUI 1840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 1840 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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