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M204 TOC

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 TOC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 163,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 163,439 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 160,590 miles

n/s rear top suspension mount inner bush worn

Fail 21 Nov 2017 160,583 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged INSECURE (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT INNER BUSH WORN

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,573 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 157,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 152,794 miles

O/S/R FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH DETACHED

Fail 26 Oct 2015 152,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement DETACHED (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH DETACHED

Pass 13 Nov 2014 148,051 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 148,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front shock absorbers leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2013 140,552 miles

rear bump stops detatched

Fail 26 Nov 2013 140,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear bump stops detatched

Pass 9 Jan 2013 137,899 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill - Assesment not possible due to plastic sill cover

Major oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 137,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill - Assesment not possible due to plastic sill cover

Major oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 136,551 miles

Cracks on tread shoulders of O/S rear tyre - Has been run flat

Heavey corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 136,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cracks on tread shoulders of O/S rear tyre - Has been run flat

Heavey corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2011 134,340 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 134,340 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Boot split on b/joint N/S/F anti roll bar link

Fluid leaking from seal on p/steerong resevoir

Heavey corrosion on all front to back metal fuel pipes

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear springs corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2010 132,630 miles

Heavey corrosion on metal fuel pipes running front back and around rear of vehicle - ADvise replacement

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Park brake effort low

Rear number plate faded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 132,631 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavey corrosion on metal fuel pipes running front back and around rear of vehicle - ADvise replacement

Oil leak

Park brake effort low

Rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 130,098 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 130,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 128,523 miles

offside rear outer side light under powered

Fail 18 Mar 2008 128,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer side light under powered

Pass 21 Mar 2007 125,814 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 125,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 120,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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M204 TOC is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 M204 TOC, 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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M204 TOC is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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