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M808 WPO

1994 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,038 mi
Last recorded152,038 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM808 WPO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 152,038 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,876 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 150,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARMM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear EXHAUST MOUTING WEEK

Pass 22 Jun 2017 150,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 150,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 150,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose LOOSE ON LEG (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose BOTTOM BOLT (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 148,391 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 148,389 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 148,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

suspension conponents rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 148,315 miles

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

suspension conponents rusted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 153,148 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 153,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 157,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 145,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M808 WPO is a 1994 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M808 WPO, 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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M808 WPO is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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