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M472 BDE

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,251 mi
Last recorded172,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 BDE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 172,251 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 167,173 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 167,160 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 161,402 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 161,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 156,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

side skirts fitted to vehicle sills not tested

Pass 10 Jul 2006 150,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 150,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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M472 BDE is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M472 BDE, 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 M472 BDE registered?

M472 BDE is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M472 BDE safe to buy?

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