MOT Status
Mileage
217,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake fluid between minimum and maximum
central and rear fuel pipes starting to corrode
power steering hose from resevoir to steering box insecure
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M485 LRX is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 M485 LRX, 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 M485 LRX registered?
M485 LRX is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 21 September 1994.
Is M485 LRX safe to buy?
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