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M428 HPJ

1994 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,180 mi
Last recorded43,180 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 May 2008 43,180 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and rear damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,779 miles

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

osr driveshaft gaitor split †n/s body damage

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,436 miles

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

nail in tyre

nsr driveshaft gaiter split

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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M428 HPJ is a 1994 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M428 HPJ, 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

How do I check the history of M428 HPJ?

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What year was M428 HPJ registered?

M428 HPJ is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M428 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M428 HPJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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