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M956 VJL

1994 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,726 mi
Last recorded171,726 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 840109,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 VJL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 171,726 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 171,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 171,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 170,578 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 169,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 169,457 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission cooler pipes damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 167,564 miles

rear seats belts not tested

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s headlight adjuster worn, aim on lowest point

Fail 5 Nov 2019 167,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seats belts not tested

Pass 8 Jan 2018 164,910 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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M956 VJL is a 1994 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M956 VJL, 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 M956 VJL registered?

M956 VJL is a 1994 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M956 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M956 VJL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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