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M709 YWL

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3928cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,779 mi
Last recorded149,779 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 YWL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,928cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 149,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 138,553 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 138,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 128,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 122,724 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 122,724 miles

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

o/s/f mainbeam lens smashed †rear silencers weak and o/s silencer slightly blowing. †n/s/f tyre getting low-2.5mm

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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M709 YWL is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,928cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M709 YWL, 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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M709 YWL is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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