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M317 DMR

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,651 mi
Last recorded114,651 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 DMR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 114,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 109,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 105,248 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 105,245 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust system has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2006 101,018 miles

Offside rear door does not open from inside or outside

Fail 14 Oct 2006 100,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 96,655 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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M317 DMR is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M317 DMR, 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

How do I check the history of M317 DMR?

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What year was M317 DMR registered?

M317 DMR is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M317 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 DMR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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