1995 BMW 840 4.0L Petrol · M162 DFT
1995 BMW 840 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1995. Recorded mileage 94,760 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 3982cc
M162 DFT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 94,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M162 DFT Mileage History
- 30/12/202194,741 mi
- 04/11/202294,760 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M162 DFT 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 1995 BMW 840 (M162 DFT) between December 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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