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G4 BBV

1994 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

55,010 mi
Last recorded55,010 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 BBV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,298 miles

Both rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Brake pedal spongey

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated (both rear silencers)

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded both rear boxes, outer skin

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 54,106 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose both outter casing corroding away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 54,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose both outter casing corroding away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,710 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST TAIL BOXES BADLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,891 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,951 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,363 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 49,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,297 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,620 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,751 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 45,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,754 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 44,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,181 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 43,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,591 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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G4 BBV is a 1994 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G4 BBV, 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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What year was G4 BBV registered?

G4 BBV is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is G4 BBV safe to buy?

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