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M201 RKX

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,402 mi
Last recorded144,402 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 RKX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 144,402 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 144,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 132,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 132,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 117,955 miles

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

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

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 RKX is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKX, 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 M201 RKX registered?

M201 RKX is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M201 RKX safe to buy?

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