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B11 WGB

1994 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 WGB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,670 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose.

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from expansion tank cap.

Slight weep from powersteering cooler pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 108,686 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 108,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes slighty rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2010 107,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes slighty rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 104,233 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Nov 2007 101,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Oct 2006 86,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,177 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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B11 WGB is a 1994 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B11 WGB, 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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B11 WGB is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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