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M373 KCU

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM373 KCU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 83,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 80,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,197 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,684 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,684 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,682 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,052 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,261 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,346 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,346 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 53,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 53,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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M373 KCU is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M373 KCU, 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 M373 KCU registered?

M373 KCU is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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