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M343 JUH

1994 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,609 mi
Last recorded116,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 JUH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,430 miles

Centre exhaust shield loose

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 105,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre exhaust shield loose

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 98,665 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,125 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 83,683 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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M343 JUH is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M343 JUH, 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 M343 JUH registered?

M343 JUH is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M343 JUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M343 JUH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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