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M365 EWY

1994 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,657 mi
Last recorded66,657 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM365 EWY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 66,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,350 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,247 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 65,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,200 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank vapour line corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,983 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,779 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes starting to peel away from the bonding in places. (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes starting to peel away from the bonding in places. (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,282 miles

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

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

front wipers slight smear

slight corrosion on rear fuel pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,882 miles

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

all fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 17 Aug 2012 63,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,186 miles

off side rear diff mount not all way in

oil leak on gear box

Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,186 miles

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

near side rearpitman arm to do atsametime as offside

off side rear diff mount not all way in

oil leak on gear box

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,007 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,749 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel ( breather ) pipe started to corrode

Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel ( breather ) pipe started to corrode

o/s/r seat belt difficult to fasten in locking mechanism

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,655 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 51,655 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

2 fuel tank pipes corroded at rear

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,989 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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M365 EWY is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M365 EWY, 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 M365 EWY registered?

M365 EWY is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M365 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M365 EWY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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