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L262 LUX

1994 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,217 mi
Last recorded139,217 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 LUX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,217 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 137,898 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 137,896 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2017 137,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 136,181 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 136,170 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 133,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 133,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 132,358 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r flexi pipe retaining spring starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2012 128,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise scuffing marks n/s/f wheel and tyre advise fuel and brake pipessurface corrosion advise rear suspension bushes deterated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 128,477 miles

advise scuffing marks n/s/f wheel and tyre advise fuel and brake pipessurface corrosion advise rear suspension bushes deterated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 126,897 miles

advise fuel pipe corroded advise f ront to rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2011 126,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise fuel pipe corroded advise f ront to rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2010 125,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to show heavy corrosion advise monitering.

n/s/r driveshaft outer boot split.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 125,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to show heavy corrosion advise monitering.

n/s/r driveshaft outer boot split.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,085 miles

advise metal brake pipes surface corrosion advise abs light may have intermittent fault

Fail 13 Mar 2009 124,083 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 122,570 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 122,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 120,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 116,985 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 116,985 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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L262 LUX is a 1994 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L262 LUX, 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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L262 LUX is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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