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E16 HTR

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,938 mi
Last recorded152,938 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 HTR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 152,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 150,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 147,455 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 146,126 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2012 142,908 miles

nearside parking brake performance low and noisy in operation.

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 142,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside parking brake performance low and noisy in operation.

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 138,878 miles

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

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

N/S/Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall that may deteriorate & compromise the structure of the tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 135,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,620 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 131,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,334 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 122,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 116,757 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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E16 HTR is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue 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 E16 HTR, 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 E16 HTR registered?

E16 HTR is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E16 HTR safe to buy?

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