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M418 ARP

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 ARP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 223,313 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 223,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 222,432 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 222,430 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 221,536 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 221,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 219,549 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 219,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre and close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2013 217,809 miles

oil leak, plastic sills fitted, fuel pipes corroded, o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 217,809 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak, plastic sills fitted, fuel pipes corroded, o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 216,411 miles

brake pads not visable, inner arches corroded not structure, o/s/r sidelight dull, surface corrosion, slight play linkbars, plastic sills fitted, slight play in steering

Fail 18 Oct 2012 216,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pads not visable, inner arches corroded not structure, o/s/r sidelight dull, surface corrosion, slight play linkbars, plastic sills fitted, slight play in steering

Pass 12 Oct 2011 214,087 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all rear brake pipes corroded

boot full at time of test

centre exhaust mountining rubber broken

Fail 10 Oct 2011 214,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all rear brake pipes corroded

boot full at time of test

centre exhaust mountining rubber broken

Pass 29 Oct 2010 212,508 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 212,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009

nearside wiper wheelbox worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres just on legal limit

front no plate slight cracking

offside front antirollbar upper dust cover split

travel on handbrake

Fail 5 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres just on legal limit

front no plate slight cracking

nearside wiper wheelbox worn

offside front antirollbar upper dust cover split

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Oct 2008 205,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 203,375 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 199,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 199,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 190,859 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 190,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M418 ARP is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 M418 ARP, 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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M418 ARP is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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