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M476 OCW

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,216 mi
Last recorded42,216 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 OCW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,372 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,237 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber split but does clear windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,765 miles

Exhaust centre rubber mounts broken, exhaust system currently supported.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,959 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,726 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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M476 OCW is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M476 OCW, 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

How do I check the history of M476 OCW?

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What year was M476 OCW registered?

M476 OCW is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M476 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M476 OCW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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