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E19 EYE

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 EYE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 89,144 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 89,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 87,583 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 86,849 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2024 86,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake valve leaking above master cylinder (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

boot wont open

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 84,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,852 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,959 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 80,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,394 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,394 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,044 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,290 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 69,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,024 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 64,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,779 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,853 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 62,853 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 56,257 miles

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

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

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

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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E19 EYE is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E19 EYE, 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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E19 EYE is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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