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M43 BNJ

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,981 mi
Last recorded162,981 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 BNJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 162,981 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front shock absorber has a light listing of oil and reduced damping effect

Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front shock absorber has no damping effect

Fail 2 Aug 2013 162,981 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front shock absorber has a light listing of oil and reduced damping effect

Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front shock absorber has no damping effect

Pass 1 Aug 2012 158,085 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mounting insecure at gearbox

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear, worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 158,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mounting insecure at gearbox

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear, worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 153,424 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Offside outer sill slightly distorted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both headlights not in a clean condition, not affecting light output/beam image

nearside front position lamp poor output

Fail 1 Aug 2011 153,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil level low

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Offside outer sill slightly distorted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both headlights not in a clean condition, not affecting light output/beam image

nearside front position lamp poor output

Pass 6 Aug 2010 145,066 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 145,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 115,251 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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M43 BNJ 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 66.7%.

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 M43 BNJ, 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 M43 BNJ registered?

M43 BNJ is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M43 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M43 BNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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