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D8 TED

1994 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,722 mi
Last recorded187,722 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 TED
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 187,722 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 187,066 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front engine mountain detoriated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 183,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 183,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 179,100 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 173,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 166,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 157,180 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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D8 TED is a 1994 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D8 TED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 TED registered?

D8 TED is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is D8 TED safe to buy?

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