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M470 EBX

1994 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,792 mi
Last recorded78,792 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 EBX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside Cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside condition front to rear including all suspension / brake components - slight corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2025 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside condition front and rear of all suspension arms / subframes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,751 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 78,729 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe damaged all fuel pipes excessive corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,186 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,860 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

Offside fuel tank breather pipe corroded/holed.slight smell of fuel no leak. as marked

Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,860 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat belt mounted in seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

Offside fuel tank breather pipe corroded/holed.slight smell of fuel no leak. as marked

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,896 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2018 74,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom ball joint dust covers rotted away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/rear top and bottom ball joint dust cover rotted away (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joint boots deteriorated both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,992 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat not moving forward to access rear (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joint boots deteriorated both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear seatbelts not checked.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,205 miles

Offside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,433 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,540 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,088 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,883 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,713 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 52,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,314 miles

all tyres getting low on edges.

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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M470 EBX is a 1994 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M470 EBX, 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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M470 EBX is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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