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L6 BME

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,678 mi
Last recorded84,678 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 BME
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 84,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,586 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 78,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,270 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 77,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,793 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 75,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,372 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 73,370 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,598 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,532 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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L6 BME is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L6 BME, 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 L6 BME registered?

L6 BME is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L6 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 BME shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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