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L804 XLR

1993 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL804 XLR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,993 miles

both nearside wheel rims damaged

nearside rear shock absorber weeping near limit

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection on sills

slight corrosion on front brake pipes to hoses

slight weeping on offside rear shock absorber

Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,985 miles

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

both nearside wheel rims damaged

nearside rer shock absorber weeping near limit

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection on sills

slight corrosion on front brake pipes to hoses

slight weeping on offside rear shock absorber

Pass 19 Mar 2013 125,620 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

side skirts fitted

slight damage offside wing mirror glass

Fail 14 Mar 2013 125,620 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

side skirts fitted

slight damage offside wing mirror glass

Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,243 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 124,173 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,566 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 117,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 117,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2008 109,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 109,652 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 100,888 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 100,888 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has been run flat damadging sidewall

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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L804 XLR is a 1993 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L804 XLR, 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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L804 XLR is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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