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179,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sdes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
many rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
many rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration
washers "feeble"
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
many rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration
washers "feeble"
Fuel line under N/S floorpan badly corroded
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
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M761 LKV is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 M761 LKV, 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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M761 LKV is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 September 1994.
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