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B3 DKK

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DKK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,384 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 109,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 104,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 97,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 91,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f light lense broken

play in both rear upper hub mounts to limit

Fail 4 Oct 2007 91,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,060 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 87,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ Noise from both front callipers on brake application. 2/ Steering wheel play just within limits.

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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B3 DKK is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B3 DKK, 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

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What year was B3 DKK registered?

B3 DKK is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is B3 DKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DKK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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