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BIG 8402

1993 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8402
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 115,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 114,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 114,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007 104,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 104,455 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 100,548 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Unable to view brake pipe across rear axle - insoection advised.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 97,294 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 97,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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BIG 8402 is a 1993 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,890 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 BIG 8402, 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 33 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 BIG 8402 registered?

BIG 8402 is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is BIG 8402 safe to buy?

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