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M17 AWN

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,440 mi
Last recorded169,440 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 AWN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 169,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot starting to perish (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 169,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot starting to perish (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 166,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 164,391 miles

Both offside tyres a little worn on inside edges

Corrosion starting around rear axle beam mounts and jacking points

Front to rear metal; brake pipe corroded at rear end

Fuel lines corroded

Funny little links on rear suspension arms slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 160,302 miles

Front brake hoses starting to crack a little

Fuel tank breather pipes corroded and holes

Funny little rear suspension links worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,302 miles

Front brake hoses starting to crack a little

Fuel tank breather pipes corroded and holes

Funny little rear suspension links worn

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 156,219 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Corrosion starting on rear axle beam mounts

Front brake pipes a little corroded

Front/rear brake pipe a little corroded at rear end

Fuel lines & fuel beather badly pipes corroded

Nearside front shock absorber seeping a little fluid

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Some wear in both rear funny little suspension links

Fail 1 Oct 2013 156,219 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Corrosion starting on rear axle beam mounts

Front brake pipes a little corroded

Front/rear brake pipe a little corroded at rear end

Fuel lines & fuel beather badly pipes corroded

Nearside front shock absorber seeping a little fluid

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Some wear in both rear funny little suspension links

Pass 11 Oct 2012 152,270 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode a little

Some corrosion starting on offside rear axle mount

Some wear/play in funny little links on rear suspension

Tailbox mounting a little corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 152,270 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode a little

Slight play/wear in offside front roll bar link

Some corrosion starting on offside rear axle mount

Some wear/play in funny little links on rear suspension

Tailbox mounting a little corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 146,936 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust centre mount missing

Front brake hoses starting to crack a little

Meatal brakes pipes at rear starting to corrode

Slight play/wear in nearside outer track rod end

Some play/wear in the little suspension arms on rear axle

Pass 4 Oct 2010 141,835 miles

Rear brake pipes a little corroded

Some play/wear in offside front rear arm ball joint

Some play/wear in offside rear axle beam mount

Some play/wear in rear lower links

Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,342 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack in the tread and are nearing wear limit

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 129,884 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 125,398 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 125,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 117,439 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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M17 AWN is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M17 AWN, 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

How do I check the history of M17 AWN?

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What year was M17 AWN registered?

M17 AWN is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M17 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 AWN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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