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L80 KBM

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,094 mi
Last recorded51,094 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 KBM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,094 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 50,265 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 50,265 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,251 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,251 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,123 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 50,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,740 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 47,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,657 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 43,637 miles

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

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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L80 KBM is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,519 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L80 KBM, 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 30 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L80 KBM registered?

L80 KBM is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L80 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 KBM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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