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840 FOV

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,349 mi
Last recorded111,349 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 FOV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 May 2017 111,227 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 111,032 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 111,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,014 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 111,005 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to offside front to rear fuel pipes.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,864 miles

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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840 FOV is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 109,948 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 840 FOV, 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 32 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 840 FOV registered?

840 FOV is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is 840 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 840 FOV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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