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M171 UJN

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 UJN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill heavily undersealed (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 123,540 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 122,450 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 128,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 125,241 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,210 miles

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

fuel and brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 26 Jan 2009 117,606 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 113,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 110,726 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres cut slightly on tread and worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2006 104,356 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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M171 UJN is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M171 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M171 UJN registered?

M171 UJN is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M171 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M171 UJN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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