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NKZ 840

1993 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,114 mi
Last recorded101,114 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 840110,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 101,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 100,040 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,367 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,037 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rears ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,217 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,810 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside 1x washer blocked

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Mar 2016 96,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 96,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 88,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,893 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,893 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 71,481 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,481 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,269 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2005 63,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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NKZ 840 is a 1993 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,890 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 NKZ 840, 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 33 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKZ 840 registered?

NKZ 840 is a 1993 BMW 840, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is NKZ 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 840 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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