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L664 VMR

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL664 VMR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 127,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery loose in clamp

exhaust knocks at rear

near side wiper blade split

no oil registered on dip stick/topped up for MOT

reverse lamp inoperative

various body/bumper damage/trims insecure

various brake/fuel pipes rusty

various steering/suspension dust boots poor

Pass 29 Dec 2017 123,898 miles

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

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

both front shocks appear to be doing nothing at all,car bounces on over the slightest bump

front suspension and steering boots all deteriorated

holes from corrosion on both sides,front outer sills not in a prescribed area and the bottom of o/s/f wing is detatched

Fail 28 Dec 2017 123,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.888 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.00% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both front shocks appear to be doing nothing at all,car bounces on over the slightest bump

cooling fan seized on

front suspension and steering boots all deteriorated

holes from corrosion on both sides,front outer sills not in a prescribed area and the bottom of o/s/f wing is detatched

Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,257 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides and have no dampening affect (2.7.3)

various front ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,490 miles

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

the brake pads are getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front flexi hoses are slightly deterioated

brake discs are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 97,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front flexi hoses are slightly deterioated

brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 95,034 miles

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

boot release button needs freeing off as gets stuck in

Fail 13 May 2013 95,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

boot release button needs freeing off as gets stuck in

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,557 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres are perished

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear and n/s/f tyres are perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,914 miles

Both front anti roll bar link boots split

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,175 miles

Front exhaust rubber split

N/S front antiroll bar link boot split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,281 miles

front shock absorbers getting weak

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in offside front lower swivel

Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,770 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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L664 VMR is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L664 VMR, 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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L664 VMR is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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