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M364 CBJ

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,163 mi
Last recorded193,163 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM364 CBJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 193,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 190,956 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 190,956 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 186,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 181,474 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 181,474 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 176,650 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 167,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 161,124 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 161,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 149,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 149,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 141,150 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 141,150 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 139,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M364 CBJ is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M364 CBJ, 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 M364 CBJ registered?

M364 CBJ is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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