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M258 LOM

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,868 mi
Last recorded206,868 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 LOM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 206,868 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 206,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 199,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 193,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 186,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 179,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 174,118 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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M258 LOM is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M258 LOM, 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 M258 LOM registered?

M258 LOM is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M258 LOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M258 LOM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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