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K3 VPX

1993 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,418 mi
Last recorded213,418 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VPX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 213,418 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 212,776 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 212,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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K3 VPX is a 1993 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 VPX, 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 K3 VPX registered?

K3 VPX is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K3 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 VPX shows 3 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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