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149,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDEFRONT INNERFLOOR CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs pitted
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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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.
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