MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively for lights on dash (3.4.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill area can not be inspected due to sill covers fitted (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear number plate dim
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area can not be inspected due to sill covers fitted (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel pipes corroded
rear diff has oil leak
slight engine oil leak
Corrosion around sills unable to check due to sill covers
Exhaust heat shield on O/S/R loose
Fuel pipes corroded
N/S/R number plate bulb dim
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight engine oil leak
Slight leak on rear diff
Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Both front seats unable to fold to gain access to rear
Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Exhaust system corroded
Front seat belts slow to return
Fuel pipes corroded
N/S/F inner arch corroded
N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering lock not working as intended
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
XLZ 4947 is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XLZ 4947, 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
How do I check the history of XLZ 4947?
You can check the full history of XLZ 4947 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was XLZ 4947 registered?
XLZ 4947 is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 8 November 1995.
Is XLZ 4947 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLZ 4947 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XLZ 4947 have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XLZ 4947. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.