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M214 MKK

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,639 mi
Last recorded159,639 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 MKK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 159,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 156,429 miles

bubble rust starting on inner and outer door seals

engine oil leaks

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f shock starting to weep oil

Pass 6 Feb 2007 197,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose and vibrating

Fail 26 Jan 2007 197,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 189,088 miles

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

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

slight corrosion fuel pipes front to rear

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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M214 MKK 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 80%.

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 M214 MKK, 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 M214 MKK registered?

M214 MKK is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M214 MKK safe to buy?

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