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M268 NJT

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

62,819 mi
Last recorded62,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 NJT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 62,819 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside, Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 62,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Breather pipe heavily corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside, Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,637 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror back missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,473 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silcener rear (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 61,696 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,540 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,225 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 61,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,826 miles

Front to rear breather pipes corroded through

Nearside front sill and floor corroded and holed outside perscribed area

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front to rear breather pipes corroded through

Nearside front sill and floor corroded and holed outside perscribed area

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,944 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel breather corroded and holed

nearside front tyre woren on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,944 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel breather corroded and holed

nearside front tyre woren on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,304 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Exhaust backbox casing coming away.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 50,988 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,639 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 46,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel return pipe carroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,884 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,083 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

metal pipe that runs from carbon canister to fuel tank is corroded and rusty

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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M268 NJT is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M268 NJT, 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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What year was M268 NJT registered?

M268 NJT is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M268 NJT safe to buy?

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