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L114 ECP

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 ECP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021
Fail 7 Dec 2021

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020

Axle with loose fixing bolts rear cross member mountings (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 62,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,810 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,736 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,735 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear door wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,333 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,937 miles

general corrosion

handbrake just reaching required efficiency.

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

slight play in steering.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake just reaching required efficiency.

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,032 miles

slight play in all steering and suspe koints

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,622 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,156 miles

rear brake discs worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,156 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,398 miles

o/s/r and o/s/front brake pipe slightly corroded.

rear brake discs getting worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,645 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust shield broken and loose.

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2007
Fail 29 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 53,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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L114 ECP is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 132,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L114 ECP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L114 ECP is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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