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M152 UJN

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 UJN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2011 184,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 180,895 miles

O/S/R door cannot be openned from the inside or outside

Fail 12 Feb 2010 180,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R door cannot be openned from the inside or outside

Pass 16 Feb 2009 175,048 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 174,602 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s+n/s rear beam bushes slight wear. corrosion rear fuel pipes. loose cat convertor shield. front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,845 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 167,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 164,824 miles

n/s mirror cracked. †exhaust downpipe clamp corroded/rattling.

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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M152 UJN is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M152 UJN, 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 M152 UJN registered?

M152 UJN is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M152 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M152 UJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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