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M221 SWL

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,746 mi
Last recorded119,746 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 SWL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 119,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 118,130 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 116,426 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 114,545 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 114,545 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 111,916 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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M221 SWL is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M221 SWL, 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 M221 SWL registered?

M221 SWL is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M221 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M221 SWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M221 SWL have outstanding finance?

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