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L636 LBE

1993 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,909 mi
Last recorded48,909 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 LBE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 48,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 48,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,052 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 47,051 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Not lifting fully up,beam to low to check image or aim. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Not lifting fully up,beam to low to check image or aim. (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak front cooler area,central and to nearside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Forward inner wheel arch lining damaged and insecure.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,175 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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L636 LBE is a 1993 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L636 LBE, 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 L636 LBE registered?

L636 LBE is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L636 LBE safe to buy?

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