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M878 RBV

1994 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 RBV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rubber fuel hoses perished

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,454 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door sill, near jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rubber fuel hoses perished

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 124,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 124,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive centre fuel breather badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 122,572 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,167 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 107,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,722 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 102,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 101,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 96,185 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 98,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,171 miles

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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M878 RBV is a 1994 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M878 RBV, 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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M878 RBV is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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