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L48 DPL

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 DPL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,905 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( front arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,180 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 101,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear INNER WALL SPLITTING

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to split on the inner wall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,313 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre is cracking on the inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,951 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers are showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,763 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 95,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 94,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small split in n/s/r inner tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 94,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 93,265 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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L48 DPL is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L48 DPL, 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 L48 DPL registered?

L48 DPL is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L48 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L48 DPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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