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TTP 20

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,303 mi
Last recorded130,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTP 20
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 130,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,900 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,726 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,347 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 129,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 129,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,607 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 128,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 127,214 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 127,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 126,371 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 125,413 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 122,779 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 121,115 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 119,082 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both side front tyres worn low on tread inner and outer edge

front to rear fuel pipe has surface corrosion

near side and off side outer sills has cosmatic plastic covers

Pass 18 May 2009 117,462 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 117,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front brake caliper creaks when brakes applied

Pass 16 May 2008 115,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 110,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 102,348 miles

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

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

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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TTP 20 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTP 20, 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 TTP 20 registered?

TTP 20 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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