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M118 HPB

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 HPB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2012 140,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

ADVISE TO REPLACE NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER / STRUT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION IN BRAKE ROLLERS ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

HAND BRAKE FLUCTUATES IN OPERATION IN BRAKE ROLLERS / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / CLEAN / ADJUST ETC

NEARSIDE FLOOR CENTRE SECTION SHOWING CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL ON 2.mm STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P....225 / 60 / 15 V

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMP STOP ON SHOCKER / STRUT DETERIORATED / NEARSIDE FRONT MISSING / ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 1 Mar 2011 132,368 miles

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

ALL FUEL LINES HEAVLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / BRAKING UP

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HAND BRAKE JUST REACHED 16% STRONG ADVISE ATTENTION / H/BRAKE FLUCTUATING IN BRAKE ROLLERS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL AT 3.mm ADVISE TO REPLACE 225 / 60 / 15 V

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT

UNDERSEAL FLAKING OFF ALLOWING WATER INGRESS

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 28 Feb 2011 132,368 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)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL FUEL LINES HEAVLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / BRAKING UP

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HAND BRAKE JUST REACHED 16% STRONG ADVISE ATTENTION / H/BRAKE FLUCTUATING IN BRAKE ROLLERS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL AT 3.mm ADVISE TO REPLACE 225 / 60 / 15 V

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 12 Feb 2010 121,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 121,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 115,861 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv cant see front pads

adv cant see rear pads

Pass 24 Apr 2007 113,340 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 113,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Severl brake pipes have light corrosion, not excessive

Steel centre to rear brake pipe has been bent over 180 degrees and is considered dangerous

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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M118 HPB is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M118 HPB, 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 M118 HPB registered?

M118 HPB is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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