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L420 PAR

1994 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 PAR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 143,524 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 143,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 140,968 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 131,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 120,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 112,157 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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L420 PAR is a 1994 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L420 PAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L420 PAR registered?

L420 PAR is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L420 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L420 PAR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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