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L732 OWT

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,786 mi
Last recorded172,786 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL732 OWT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2010 172,786 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 172,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 163,728 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 163,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 163,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 163,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 157,804 miles

both rear axle carrier mount bushes starting to slit

o/s headlamp on highest limit

Fail 5 Nov 2007 157,804 miles

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

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

both rear axle carrier mount bushes starting to slit

o/s headlamp on highest limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 145,950 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 123,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L732 OWT is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L732 OWT, 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 L732 OWT registered?

L732 OWT is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L732 OWT safe to buy?

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