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M121 GPD

1994 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,237 mi
Last recorded162,237 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 GPD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 162,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 161,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 161,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 159,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 158,434 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 158,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 156,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe detriorated

hand brake travel high

Fail 9 Jul 2014 156,472 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrision all under the car

hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Jul 2013 153,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 153,554 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 151,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 151,883 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 151,779 miles

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

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

Osf tyre min mot pass cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 149,934 miles

ADVISE WIPERS SLOW - FRONT DISCS CORRODED - FUEL LINES CORRODED - N/S/R WHEEL RIM BENT - N/S/R INNER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 21 Jul 2011 149,934 miles

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

ADVISE WIPERS SLOW - FRONT DISCS CORRODED - FUEL LINES CORRODED - N/S/R WHEEL RIM BENT - N/S/R INNER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 7 Jun 2011 149,738 miles

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

ADVISE - N/S/F AND N/S/R LEGS DAMP

ADVISE - N/S/F EXHAUST PIPE FLANGE BOLT RUNG OFF

ADVISE - N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE - O/S/F FLEXY DAMAGED

ADVISE - REAR FLEXYS PERISHED

Pass 13 Jul 2010 145,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 145,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 141,748 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 137,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 137,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 137,170 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 137,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Handbrake has no performance on nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 127,708 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 109,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M121 GPD is a 1994 BMW 840 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M121 GPD, 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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M121 GPD is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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