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M141 GHR

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,917 mi
Last recorded163,917 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM141 GHR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 163,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Detrioated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 163,906 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Detrioated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 156,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,119 miles

sill trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 146,249 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner face

Rear metal brake pipes have been painted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 136,637 miles

All metal brake pipes have been painted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,413 miles

brake pipes have been painted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 136,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes have been painted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 133,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 130,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

deep cut in offside tyre tread

nearside front tyre starting to perish outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing not quite on 2mm markers

slight play in lower column

stone chip in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2010 128,224 miles

Exhaust catalyst heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 127,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 123,825 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 123,825 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 120,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M141 GHR is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M141 GHR, 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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M141 GHR is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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