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M230 XVX

1995 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 XVX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 105,291 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Wire Not Connected

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 105,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Wire Not Connected

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,239 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 105,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 105,139 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 105,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,045 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 105,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 103,748 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 103,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 102,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 102,455 miles

Oil/fluid residue at Nearside of engine bay.

Pass 20 May 2010 101,857 miles

Oil/fluid residue at nearside of engine bay.

Pass 21 May 2009 99,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 96,120 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 90,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 84,982 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 84,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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M230 XVX is a 1995 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M230 XVX, 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 M230 XVX registered?

M230 XVX is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M230 XVX safe to buy?

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