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K4 UHD

1995 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,781 mi
Last recorded154,781 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 UHD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 154,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 154,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 152,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 151,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 150,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 150,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 146,196 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 146,193 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,388 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,290 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 142,285 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 137,671 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 137,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,866 miles

main petrol pipes rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 128,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre silencer is slightly corroded.

n/s/r bump stop adrift.

o/s/r bump stop adrift.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 124,437 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 121,076 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 117,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 112,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 112,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

osf shock absorber damping affect reduced/weak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 108,184 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 103,487 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 103,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advize n/s/r exhaust back box is corroded and has hole in it

Pass 21 Dec 2005 99,577 miles

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

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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K4 UHD is a 1995 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K4 UHD, 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 K4 UHD registered?

K4 UHD is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 24 November 1995.

Is K4 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 UHD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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