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UEZ 1840

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,822 mi
Last recorded101,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 1840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 101,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,252 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 101,187 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 95,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 86,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,586 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,578 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

metal pipes rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,118 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,132 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,641 miles

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

O/S HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

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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UEZ 1840 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UEZ 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 UEZ 1840 registered?

UEZ 1840 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is UEZ 1840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 1840 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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