MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,161 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L73 OSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L73 OSA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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