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M117 CEY

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,204 mi
Last recorded134,204 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 CEY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 134,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,775 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,332 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 218,160 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 218,154 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 125,578 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)

brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 125,138 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 125,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front 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)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 122,184 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 119,083 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes x3 slightly corroded

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,053 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 117,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 108,386 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 108,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,180 miles

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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M117 CEY is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 M117 CEY, 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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M117 CEY is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 23 November 1994.

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