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M761 LKV

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,759 mi
Last recorded179,759 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 LKV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 179,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 179,656 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 179,254 miles

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"

Fail 31 Mar 2023 179,254 miles

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"

Pass 30 Oct 2018 179,250 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 179,190 miles

Fuel line under N/S floorpan badly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 175,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 175,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 166,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 161,248 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 161,248 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 151,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 139,284 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 139,284 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 127,952 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 106,313 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 106,283 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 96,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 96,060 miles

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?

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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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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