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M201 ALC

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,169 mi
Last recorded152,169 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 ALC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 152,169 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 152,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 146,400 miles

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

both rear sub frame bushs poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2009 146,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

both rear sub frame bushs poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2008 139,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear sub frame bushs poor condition

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2008 139,417 miles

rear sub frame bushs poor condition

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2007 133,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 133,117 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 126,063 miles

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2006 126,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s front tyre worn low 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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M201 ALC is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M201 ALC, 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 M201 ALC?

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What year was M201 ALC registered?

M201 ALC is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M201 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M201 ALC shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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