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L459 YDF

1994 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 YDF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f link rubber slightly perishing

o/s/f innersill slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

exhaust cat heat shield loose

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (chassis leg) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

exhaust cat heat shield loose

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015

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

Pass 23 May 2014
Pass 16 May 2013
Pass 21 May 2012

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 164,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 160,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 160,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 156,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 153,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2007
Fail 22 May 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 142,992 miles

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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L459 YDF is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L459 YDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L459 YDF registered?

L459 YDF is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 3 January 1994.

Is L459 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L459 YDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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