1996 BMW 840 4.0L Petrol · DAD 840Y
1996 BMW 840 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 134,862 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DAD 840Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 134,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DAD 840Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 840 (DAD 840Y) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DAD 840Y Mileage History
- 06/11/2025134,856 mi
- 27/11/2025134,862 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 105 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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