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D4 HLA

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,534 mi
Last recorded53,534 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 HLA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 53,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 53,348 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 52,798 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 25 Sep 2019 52,680 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencers corroded

offside parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,580 miles

Rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Rear suspension rose joint rubber boots perished.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 52,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Rear suspension rose joint rubber boots perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,892 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,529 miles

rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 46,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 45,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 44,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,602 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,654 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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D4 HLA is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D4 HLA, 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 D4 HLA registered?

D4 HLA is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is D4 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 HLA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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