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M431 TKU

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,594 mi
Last recorded106,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 TKU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,594 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s reear shock absorber dust shield loose and rubbing on spring

Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s reear shock absorber dust shield loose and rubbing on spring

Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,059 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around gearbox

rear subframe bushes splitting

slight play @ steering wheel

water leak ( water housing at rear of engine )

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around gearbox

rear subframe bushes splitting

slight play @ steering wheel

water leak ( water housing at rear of engine )

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,911 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre section rubber cracking

rear shackle bushes corroded

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,424 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,651 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,521 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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M431 TKU is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M431 TKU, 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

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What year was M431 TKU registered?

M431 TKU is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M431 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M431 TKU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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