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L431 GBL

1993 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,765 mi
Last recorded128,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 GBL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts and cotted (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in parts cotted (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in parts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play in part (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 128,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts and cotted (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in parts cotted (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in parts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play in part (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 127,635 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,635 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,351 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

Fail 3 Mar 2014 127,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 123,446 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012
Pass 28 Oct 2010 118,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 115,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 112,186 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 107,645 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2006 103,755 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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L431 GBL is a 1993 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L431 GBL, 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.

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L431 GBL is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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