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L840 TNG

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 TNG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,150 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 96,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,707 miles

Central Exhaust System Surface Corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,703 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust System Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Arch Missing

Nearside Front Passenger Seat Not Moving / tilting

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,276 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,881 miles

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)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,585 miles

nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,506 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 88,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,701 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,482 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 79,616 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,628 miles

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

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

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 TNG is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1994 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 109,948 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L840 TNG, 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 L840 TNG registered?

L840 TNG is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L840 TNG safe to buy?

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