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M246 MJB

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,223 mi
Last recorded195,223 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 MJB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 195,223 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle front support bushes perished

Creaking noise from steering idler bush

Front number plate damaged

Left hand front brake hose perished

Left hand front suspension arm support bush perished

Rear number plate delaminated

Signs of fluid on power steering pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 192,303 miles

Both main beam headlamps damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 192,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both main beam headlamps damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 188,280 miles

Both main beam and offside dip beam headlamps cracked

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2012 184,501 miles

Centre exhaust mounting perishing

Clutch realease bearing noisey

Large oil leak on engine

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 180,230 miles

Cracks and stone chips in headlamp glasses

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jul 2011 180,230 miles

Cracks and stone chips in headlamp glasses

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jul 2010 175,898 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 175,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Crack in left mainbeam headlamp glass

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 171,939 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 171,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

movement in steering column lower joint

surface corrosion o/s/r inner sill

Pass 28 Jul 2008 166,798 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 166,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak on gearbox

Right handbrake not as effective

Pass 27 Jul 2007 160,840 miles

Corrosion on chassis fuel pipes

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wear in wiper linkage

Pass 2 Aug 2006 155,484 miles

both rears & o/s/f tyres all edged off

front exhaust mounting clamp almost corroded through

imbalance on front brakes

o/s/f road wheel distorted

oil leak from engine

poor h/b performance o/s/r

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

rear axle mounting bushes almost detached

Fail 28 Jul 2006 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Right front and both rear tyres badly edged off

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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M246 MJB is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M246 MJB, 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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M246 MJB is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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