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M449 TBL

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,280 mi
Last recorded61,280 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 TBL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 61,280 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 61,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 59,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,565 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,286 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 59,283 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 58,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres feathered on edges, offside exhaust backbox corroded, nearside exhaust backbox damaged

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,234 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 58,324 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 30 May 2012 57,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 56,506 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,506 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,518 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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M449 TBL is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M449 TBL, 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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M449 TBL is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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