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L840 JJH

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,988 mi
Last recorded164,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 JJH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 164,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 163,817 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 163,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 155,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 155,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 147,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 147,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air con inoperative..pump seized & belt missing..

Main front to rear fuel pipe corroded..(offside)

Nail in nearside rear tyre..

Nearside bonnet safety catch semi-seized..

Pass 25 Aug 2006 137,710 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 137,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

fuel pipes rusty

l/h/f brake pad wire rubbing on wheel

rear brake pads near limit

slight oil leak at steering box

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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L840 JJH is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L840 JJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L840 JJH registered?

L840 JJH is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L840 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L840 JJH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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