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L30 WCS

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 WCS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,157 miles

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 120,157 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 119,648 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 119,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

brake pipes and fuel lines corroding

n/s front anti roll bar link slight play

rear top suspesnion arms inner bushes have slight play

tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,198 miles

N/S/F Lower lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 118,382 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 118,354 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,784 miles

all flexi brake pipes perishing

body sill covers fitted

brake fluid level getting low

f prop rubber worn

fuel lines corroded

o/s/r inner suspension arm bush slight play

tyres perishing

vehicle been standing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 112,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all flexi brake pipes perishing

body sill covers fitted

body sill covers fitted

brake fluid level getting low

f prop rubber worn

fuel lines corroded

o/s/r inner suspension arm bush slight play

tyres perishing

vehicle been standing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,339 miles

steel fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2010 110,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

ewxhaust system badly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear steel fuel pipes badly corroded

propshaft front rubber coupling splitting

water in offside front side lamp lens

Fail 4 Feb 2009 110,327 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

screws in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,426 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 108,423 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads getting low

rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish

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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L30 WCS is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L30 WCS, 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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L30 WCS is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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