1994 BMW 840 4.0L Petrol · M440 ALA
1994 BMW 840 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 101,978 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M440 ALA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 101,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M440 ALA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 840 (M440 ALA) between November 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
M440 ALA Mileage History
- 23/11/200649,908 mi
- 23/11/200649,908 mi
- 10/05/200858,426 mi+8,518 mi
- 13/05/200858,426 mi
- 11/05/200970,568 mi+12,142 mi
- 11/05/200970,568 mi
- 08/05/201082,777 mi+12,209 mi
- 18/05/201082,961 mi+184 mi
- 07/06/201187,256 mi+4,295 mi
- 07/06/201187,256 mi
- 13/06/201289,921 mi+2,665 mi
- 21/06/201289,930 mi+9 mi
- 04/06/201393,108 mi+3,178 mi
- 02/07/201393,240 mi+132 mi
- 26/06/201494,071 mi+831 mi
- 12/05/201694,590 mi+519 mi
- 22/08/201694,683 mi+93 mi
- 14/09/201795,421 mi+738 mi
- 22/11/201895,551 mi+130 mi
- 03/03/202097,333 mi+1,782 mi
- 04/03/202097,340 mi+7 mi
- 27/02/202198,292 mi+952 mi
- 26/03/202198,348 mi+56 mi
- 20/07/202398,523 mi+175 mi
- 25/07/202398,523 mi
- 15/04/202598,546 mi+23 mi
- 27/04/2026101,978 mi+3,432 mi
Average of roughly 2,681 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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