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M8 BMV

1994 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 BMV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,330 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front and rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,027 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front and rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,379 miles

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

rear steal pipe corroding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 66,090 miles

front brake pads creaking in calipers when brake pedel is appied

front brake pads starting to get low †

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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M8 BMV is a 1994 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M8 BMV, 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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What year was M8 BMV registered?

M8 BMV is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M8 BMV safe to buy?

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