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L73 OSA

1993 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 OSA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,161 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 112,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 109,588 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 102,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak from rear diff

rear windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2010 102,818 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak from rear diff

rear windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2007 102,794 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 93,908 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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L73 OSA is a 1993 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L73 OSA, 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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What year was L73 OSA registered?

L73 OSA is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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