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E8 UYS

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,673 mi
Last recorded194,673 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 UYS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 194,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 194,666 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 182,859 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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E8 UYS is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E8 UYS, 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 E8 UYS registered?

E8 UYS is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is E8 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 UYS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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