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M474 NKN

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

185,044 mi
Last recorded185,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 NKN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 185,044 miles

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

front and rear number plates are delaminating

rear brake pads are becoming heavily worn

Fail 31 Mar 2009 184,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both number plates are deteriorating.

Both sides front brake disc pads appear to be getting thin

Both sides rear brake disc pads appear to be getting thin

Corrosion starting in nearside central floor.

Engine oil leak

Signs of leakage of power steering fluid

Some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 182,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front coupling on propshaft deteriorating

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear number plate deteriorating

slight damage to offside rear bodysill and sill flanges

some corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes

some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2008 172,106 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 171,569 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 166,182 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 166,182 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

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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M474 NKN is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M474 NKN, 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 M474 NKN registered?

M474 NKN is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M474 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M474 NKN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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