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M456 TBL

1995 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,944 mi
Last recorded38,944 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 TBL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 38,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 38,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,858 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 38,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,707 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 38,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,685 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,442 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,102 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,667 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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M456 TBL is a 1995 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M456 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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What year was M456 TBL registered?

M456 TBL is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M456 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M456 TBL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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