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M434 NKJ

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 134,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 132,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 128,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 126,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 123,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 123,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,316 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,305 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 120,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 120,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 119,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 119,742 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,165 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 119,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,395 miles

BOTH CATALITIC CONVERTERS NOISEY WHEN TAPPED

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,281 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes creak on application.

slight play in nearside rear suspension.

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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M434 NKJ is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M434 NKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M434 NKJ registered?

M434 NKJ is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M434 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M434 NKJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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