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L690 RMX

1994 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,061 mi
Last recorded97,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 RMX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,061 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 96,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 95,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 95,400 miles

Emissions not tested obviously too rich (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet is weak but windscreen can still be cleaned

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,253 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 92,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 May 2017 91,929 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Rear brake discs in poor condition. nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2016 89,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2014 85,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 82,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag reset on test

both offside tyres cracking with age

Fail 9 May 2013 82,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag reset on test

both offside tyres cracking with age

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear fuel pipe corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag warning lamp on

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 78,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,717 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,717 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,748 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 70,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light staying on

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 66,336 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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L690 RMX is a 1994 BMW 840 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L690 RMX, 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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L690 RMX is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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