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M276 JFX

1994 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,438 mi
Last recorded145,438 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 JFX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 145,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 136,011 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 128,778 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,396 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2010 117,396 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 7 May 2009 103,791 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 103,781 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake hoses aged pipes starting to rust

discs rusty- pads difficlt to asses

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,043 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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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M276 JFX is a 1994 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M276 JFX, 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 M276 JFX registered?

M276 JFX is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M276 JFX safe to buy?

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