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M259 RRN

1994 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,492 mi
Last recorded149,492 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 RRN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 149,492 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 149,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 144,459 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDEFRONT INNERFLOOR CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 144,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside front inner floor corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022
Fail 9 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID lamps in original housing and lens (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID lamps in original housing and lens (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,365 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 139,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,075 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 137,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 135,586 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside front lower wing panel

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 130,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

windscreen has damage outside drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Mar 2016 130,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear pips corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play steering box and joints

Pass 20 Feb 2014 127,103 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 127,091 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine hunting.

Idle speed on the high side.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all front suspension rubber bushes starting to crack and perish

main front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Sep 2010 113,534 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Sep 2010 113,532 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 113,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 108,485 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 108,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 103,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 99,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

reverse lights inop

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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M259 RRN is a 1994 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 M259 RRN, 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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M259 RRN is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M259 RRN safe to buy?

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