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L122 MMY

1994 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 MMY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,009 miles

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,884 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,921 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded, advise replacement soon

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cut to side wall n/s/f tyre.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,549 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust emits smoke during acceleration

front bumper slightly insecure on nearside corner

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear fuel line starting to corrode

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,536 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate letters slightly disfigured

n/s/f door bump strip coming off

n/s/f wing damged - wing further inwards than bumpers

oil filter seal leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,321 miles

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN THE TREAD AND IS WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION.N/S/F TYRE LARGE GOUGE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 29 Jul 2005 65,653 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 65,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F; O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE NAILS IN THE TREADS ALSO THE N/S/R THE TREAD IS WORN VERY LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER LEAKING FROM SMALL CORROSION HOLE

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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L122 MMY is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L122 MMY, 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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What year was L122 MMY registered?

L122 MMY is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 21 February 1994.

Is L122 MMY safe to buy?

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