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B4 OAX

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,264 mi
Last recorded113,264 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OAX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 113,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,359 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 109,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,072 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 108,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,520 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,599 miles

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,059 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 92,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,454 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 82,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 76,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 71,158 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 69,862 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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B4 OAX is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B4 OAX, 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 B4 OAX registered?

B4 OAX is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is B4 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 OAX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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