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M172 JPG

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,773 mi
Last recorded184,773 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 JPG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 184,773 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 175,650 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 175,650 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 167,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 167,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2011 156,911 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advanced corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2011 156,911 miles

advanced corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2010 146,260 miles

ADVANCED WEAR REAR TYRES

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 146,260 miles

ADVANCED WEAR REAR TYRES

Pass 20 Aug 2009 134,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advanced deterioration of rear reg/plate

o/s/r hand performance reading low

Pass 28 Aug 2008 122,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

advanced deterioration of rear [reg/plate]

o/s/r hand brake [low reading on application of lever]

Pass 21 Aug 2006 97,170 miles

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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M172 JPG is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M172 JPG, 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 M172 JPG registered?

M172 JPG is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M172 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 JPG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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