MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear subframe bushes worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
advise pos idler loose on stering box
advise rear metal brake pipes corroding
advise slight play to track rod end near side
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side front wheel rim damage
near side track rod end on wear limit
rear axle bushes seperating
slight play to near side steering idler
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M506 AVW 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 57.1%.
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 M506 AVW, 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 M506 AVW registered?
M506 AVW is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 31 August 1994.
Is M506 AVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M506 AVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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