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M8 CHH

1994 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 CHH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

osr and osf tyre outer wall cracking

under vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

osr and osf tyre outer wall cracking

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,062 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,950 miles

both rear silencers corroded

o/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge

small cut in o/s/f brake hose outer casing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,871 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2009 81,871 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,336 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel pipe from tank is corroded

nearside and offside rear silencers corroded

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge, 265/40zr17

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,538 miles

advise: both rear exhaust boxes outer casings starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,047 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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M8 CHH is a 1994 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M8 CHH, 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 M8 CHH registered?

M8 CHH is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M8 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 CHH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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