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H2 OPO

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,205 mi
Last recorded137,205 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 OPO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 137,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe rusty

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 134,832 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 20 Apr 2012 132,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight oil leak,n/s/r coil spring broken but secure,advanced wear in n/s/r upper hub bush,slight wear in o/s/r upper hub bush.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 132,686 miles

slight oil leak,n/s/r coil spring broken but secure,advanced wear in n/s/r upper hub bush,slight wear in o/s/r upper hub bush.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 130,261 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)

slight play in n/s/r upper arm to hub bush,slight play in o/s/r upper arm to hub bush,front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel lines painted.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 124,223 miles

oil leaks,gearbox faulty,slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm to hub bush.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 124,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leaks,gearbox faulty,slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm to hub bush.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 120,398 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 120,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 116,604 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 111,562 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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H2 OPO is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H2 OPO, 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 H2 OPO registered?

H2 OPO is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is H2 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 OPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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