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48 BS

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 BS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,550 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,799 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,305 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 51,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,089 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 46,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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48 BS is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 48 BS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 48 BS?

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What year was 48 BS registered?

48 BS is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is 48 BS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 BS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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