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M270 AJN

1994 BMW 840

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,068 mi
Last recorded132,068 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 AJN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,068 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 132,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Diff leak

Fail 23 Jun 2020 127,066 miles

Front Direction indicator missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Both (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Diff leak

Fail 13 May 2017 127,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear axle oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 124,270 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 124,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine overheating after emissions test.

Malfunction indicator lamp on indicating a fault

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 122,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 122,045 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 122,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 119,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,624 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 104,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 104,886 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 104,063 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s/f seat dose not tip

Fail 26 May 2010 104,063 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s/f seat dose not tip

Pass 27 May 2009 97,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

check light on

Fail 27 May 2009 97,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

check light on

Pass 16 May 2008 91,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 91,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 81,916 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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M270 AJN 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 57.7%.

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 M270 AJN, 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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M270 AJN is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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