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M622 GPB

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,115 mi
Last recorded99,115 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM622 GPB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 99,115 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush/balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush/balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush/ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,779 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 95,779 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2024 92,296 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,145 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 91,931 miles

Nearside Rear suspension has slight play

Offside Rear fuel line heavily corroded by wheel arch

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Apr 2022 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt mk yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension has slight play

Offside Rear fuel line heavily corroded by wheel arch

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2021 91,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,497 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak

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

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,620 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,891 miles

Corrosion on back to front metal emissions pipes at o/s/r area

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Suspension bump stops deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,872 miles

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

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

Corrosion on back to front metal emissions pipes at o/s/r area

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,266 miles

All suspension bump stops deteriorating

Corrosion on back to front fuel pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,193 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight deterioration on all suspension bump stops

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,903 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,841 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,986 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,279 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AREA WHEN BRAKE APPLIED

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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M622 GPB is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M622 GPB, 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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M622 GPB is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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