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M112 CSU

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM112 CSU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008
Fail 17 Sep 2008

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007
Fail 13 Sep 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 160,587 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 160,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of water leaking from head gasket

Pass 22 Nov 2005

10% imbalance on front brakes (nearside low)

exhaust mid bracket held on with ratchet straps

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 28 Oct 2005 157,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M112 CSU is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M112 CSU, 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 M112 CSU registered?

M112 CSU is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M112 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M112 CSU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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