MOT Status
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168,428 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear diff is corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear diff is corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside inner sill corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small rip in boot (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms/inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms/inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust joint loose
heavy corrosion on o/s track rod end connecting tube
n/s/f tyre has cut in tread but not showing cords.
o/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion.
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f tyre has cut in tread but not showing cords.
o/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion.
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on rear fuel pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on rear fuel pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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M509 ARK is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M509 ARK, 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 M509 ARK registered?
M509 ARK is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 19 August 1994.
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