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M33 GDP

1994 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,554 mi
Last recorded113,554 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 GDP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,554 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 113,441 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,067 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 109,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 109,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,067 miles

brake pipes greased.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 107,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,668 miles

rear exhuast silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,329 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 96,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

underside of car and pipes covered in waxoil

Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,998 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,783 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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M33 GDP is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M33 GDP, 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

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What year was M33 GDP registered?

M33 GDP is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M33 GDP safe to buy?

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