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L151 GDV

1993 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,601 mi
Last recorded93,601 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 GDV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,601 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front exhaust mount rusty weak broken

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 4 Nov 2010 93,601 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front exhaust mount rusty weak broken

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 7 Nov 2009 84,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 83,393 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 83,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,440 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 82,430 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 78,789 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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L151 GDV is a 1993 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L151 GDV, 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 L151 GDV registered?

L151 GDV is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L151 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L151 GDV shows 9 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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