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LBZ 1602

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,539 mi
Last recorded154,539 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 1602
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 154,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 150,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 150,558 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 143,929 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 143,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 135,774 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LBZ 1602 is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LBZ 1602, 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 LBZ 1602 registered?

LBZ 1602 is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is LBZ 1602 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBZ 1602 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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