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M126 AOT

1995 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 AOT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all back and front brake discs very minor corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

slight leak rear differential

Pass 3 Mar 2025 93,303 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 31 Jan 2024 91,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner bush on track control arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner bush on track control arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak on rear differential

manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,195 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 May 2021 86,037 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front-rear ()

Pass 18 May 2020 85,864 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 85,670 miles

Fuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,347 miles

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

Offside FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED NOT LEAKING

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

SLIGHT FREE PLAY BETWEEN STEERING BOX INPUT AND OUTPUT DRAG LING

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,809 miles

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

main fuel pipe corroded no visible leaks

Pass 11 May 2016 84,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear metal fuel pipe o/s corroded

various suspension joint gaiters perishing

Pass 13 May 2015 83,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

main fuel pipe down o/s of car corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 83,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

main fuel pipe down o/s of car corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 82,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog light operation affects the reverse lights and number plate lights.

Fail 13 May 2014 82,986 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog light operation affects the reverse lights and number plate lights.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,567 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 82,553 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in lower part of steering column when steering rocked

Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

slight play in lower part off steering column when steering rocked

Pass 28 May 2010 80,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,528 miles

near side front anti roll bar link arm slight play

off side and near side rear brake flexi hose slightly perished

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2007 79,523 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front anti roll bar slight play

noise from front brakes

off side and near side rear brake flexi hose pipes slightly deteriorating

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M126 AOT is a 1995 BMW 840 in Grey 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 M126 AOT, 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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M126 AOT is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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