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N721 KKH

1995 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,100 mi
Last recorded91,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 840109,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 KKH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,593 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating

slight fluid seepage from switches on D S regulator

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,093 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm lower ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

center rear brake lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,343 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,361 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 67,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,813 miles

air-bag light stays on

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2011 67,813 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air-bag light stays on

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,742 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,741 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inside

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,667 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,273 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N721 KKH is a 1995 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N721 KKH, 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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N721 KKH is a 1995 BMW 840, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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