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M100 SAC

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,583 mi
Last recorded163,583 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 SAC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 163,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight freeplay in steering box and joints

slight play in near side rear upper suspension arm outter bush.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 163,583 miles

slight freeplay in steering box and joints

slight play in near side rear upper suspension arm outter bush.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 162,746 miles

all suspension rubbers starting to deteriorate

exhaust very rusty

horn sound could be better

petrol pipes extremely rusty advise urgent attention

reg plates could be better

sill trims fitted

suspension rusting

underbody rusting

Fail 27 Jun 2012 162,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

underbody rusting

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

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

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

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all btake pipes starting to corrode

all suspension rubbers starting to deteriorate

exhaust very rusty

flexi brake ptpes starting to deteriorate

horn sound could be better

n/s sill starting to rust

n/s sill trim loose

petrol pipes extremely rusty advise urgent attention

reg plates could be better

sill trims fitted

slight damage n/s sill rear

suspension rusting

Fail 27 Apr 2012 162,717 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Catalytic conveters rattle

Coolant leak from the header tank

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside and offside front metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 161,969 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2011 161,969 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2008 155,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 15,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 150,618 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 144,087 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 144,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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M100 SAC is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M100 SAC, 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 M100 SAC registered?

M100 SAC is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M100 SAC safe to buy?

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