1994 BMW 8 Series 4.0L Petrol · M926 TJA
1994 BMW 8 Series (4.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 167,324 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 8 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M926 TJA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 167,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M926 TJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 8 Series (M926 TJA) between September 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
M926 TJA Mileage History
- 15/09/2005130,118 mi
- 26/04/2006130,240 mi+122 mi
- 08/06/2006130,246 mi+6 mi
- 13/09/2007131,939 mi+1,693 mi
- 13/09/2007131,939 mi
- 04/12/2008135,079 mi+3,140 mi
- 12/12/2008135,086 mi+7 mi
- 11/07/2016141,209 mi+6,123 mi
- 28/07/2016141,210 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2017146,450 mi+5,240 mi
- 20/07/2017146,491 mi+41 mi
- 05/08/2018150,853 mi+4,362 mi
- 13/08/2018150,885 mi+32 mi
- 06/09/2019155,526 mi+4,641 mi
- 06/09/2019155,530 mi+4 mi
- 09/03/2021160,744 mi+5,214 mi
- 09/03/2021160,744 mi
- 12/10/2022163,640 mi+2,896 mi
- 04/11/2022163,664 mi+24 mi
- 26/10/2023165,461 mi+1,797 mi
- 26/10/2023165,461 mi
- 21/03/2025166,421 mi+960 mi
- 26/03/2025166,422 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/2026167,324 mi+902 mi
- 10/04/2026167,324 mi
Average of roughly 1,809 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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