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L767 GJH

1993 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL767 GJH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers on sills not allowing for full corrosion check.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 98,019 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure clamp on front pipe corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers on sills not allowing for full corrosion check.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,742 miles

covers on sills not allowing for full corrosion check

nearside washer weak

oil filter housing insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on sills not allowing for full corrosion check

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,771 miles

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

Engine and Gearbox oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,632 miles

Centre Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,602 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre badly cracked on sidewall

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre badly cracked on sidewall

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 94,339 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,154 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,153 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 91,504 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 91,504 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

boot lid will not open

Pass 10 May 2010 90,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,290 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 90,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside catalitic converter exhaust bracket snapped off but system still supported

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,997 miles

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the side wall

Fail 5 Feb 2008 89,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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.

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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L767 GJH is a 1993 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L767 GJH, 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 L767 GJH registered?

L767 GJH is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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