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M391 PAN

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,302 mi
Last recorded115,302 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM391 PAN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 115,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear bumper and side mount damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 115,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear bumper and side mount damaged

Pass 19 May 2011 110,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 106,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 103,853 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 103,853 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 May 2008 98,217 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 May 2007 95,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 95,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 94,425 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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M391 PAN is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M391 PAN, 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 M391 PAN registered?

M391 PAN is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 22 December 1994.

Is M391 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M391 PAN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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