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M357 UKW

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,670 mi
Last recorded166,670 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 UKW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 166,670 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 161,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 161,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 158,389 miles

Front number plte deteriorating

Rear steel brake pipe rusty

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 158,389 miles

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

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

Front number plte deteriorating

Rear steel brake pipe rusty

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 155,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2006 155,311 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2005 145,920 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2005 145,920 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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M357 UKW is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black 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 M357 UKW, 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 M357 UKW registered?

M357 UKW is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 16 November 1994.

Is M357 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M357 UKW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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