1995 BMW 840 4.0L Petrol · BMA 50N
1995 BMW 840 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 226,973 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BMA 50N Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 226,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BMA 50N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 840 (BMA 50N) between July 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (44 issues), Lighting (43 issues), Tyres (31 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 131 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing / sill area (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))”.
BMA 50N Mileage History
- 28/07/2005157,225 mi
- 12/08/2005157,510 mi+285 mi
- 01/08/2006162,347 mi+4,837 mi
- 03/08/2006162,347 mi
- 02/08/2007168,640 mi+6,293 mi
- 20/08/2007168,660 mi+20 mi
- 20/08/2008175,143 mi+6,483 mi
- 23/07/2009181,476 mi+6,333 mi
- 29/07/2009181,476 mi
- 06/08/2010188,688 mi+7,212 mi
- 12/08/2011190,507 mi+1,819 mi
- 23/08/2011190,507 mi
- 06/08/2012193,782 mi+3,275 mi
- 08/08/2013196,984 mi+3,202 mi
- 12/08/2013196,984 mi
- 09/08/2014198,486 mi+1,502 mi
- 14/08/2015206,047 mi+7,561 mi
- 14/09/2015206,047 mi
- 13/09/2016211,219 mi+5,172 mi
- 27/09/2016211,219 mi
- 29/08/2017215,050 mi+3,831 mi
- 05/09/2017215,050 mi
- 14/09/2018219,580 mi+4,530 mi
- 24/09/2019221,066 mi+1,486 mi
- 25/09/2019221,067 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/2020222,147 mi+1,080 mi
- 19/09/2020222,148 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2021223,182 mi+1,034 mi
- 06/09/2022224,077 mi+895 mi
- 08/09/2022224,077 mi
- 04/09/2023225,060 mi+983 mi
- 25/09/2024225,635 mi+575 mi
- 11/10/2024225,636 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/2025226,508 mi+872 mi
- 05/10/2026226,973 mi+465 mi
Average of roughly 3,292 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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