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L800 BMW

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 BMW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 96,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,320 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 95,279 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,998 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,987 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 93,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

center to rear break pipes rusty

petrol pipes rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,927 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,314 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge unevenly worn slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre inner edge unevenly worn slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 87,524 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2006 86,259 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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L800 BMW is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L800 BMW, 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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What year was L800 BMW registered?

L800 BMW is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L800 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 BMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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