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K66 DGE

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,944 mi
Last recorded167,944 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 DGE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 167,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 167,360 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 167,263 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 166,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 166,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 166,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Dec 2021 166,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 165,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 160,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 160,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 158,152 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 156,608 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides plastic covers (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 156,608 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides plastic covers (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 153,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear handbrake low

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides plastic covers (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,236 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s number plate light cover lose

Fail 18 Oct 2013 138,489 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 138,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 132,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 129,681 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 123,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 113,637 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 101,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 86,097 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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K66 DGE is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K66 DGE, 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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K66 DGE is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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