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M323 XPO

1994 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,271 mi
Last recorded176,271 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 XPO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 176,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre and rear fuel lines corroded

Front wiper arms catching on bonnet

Front wipers slightly streaky

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

Nearside front seatbelt twisted

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear door strap pin loose

Unable to inspect outter sills due to covers obstructing view

Pass 8 Jan 2011 161,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2010 161,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 151,579 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 15,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 148,437 miles

oil leak from engine bell housing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 141,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 136,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 132,005 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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M323 XPO is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M323 XPO, 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 M323 XPO registered?

M323 XPO is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M323 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M323 XPO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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