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N499 XDP

1995 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 XDP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 94,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,799 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,111 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlight adjuster insecure.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake noise

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 15 Aug 2014 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake noise

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,452 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

airbag light on.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,690 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,207 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,822 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,822 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,347 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,024 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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N499 XDP is a 1995 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N499 XDP, 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 N499 XDP registered?

N499 XDP is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N499 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 XDP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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