MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MILEOMITER FAULTY NOT ABLE TO READ MILAGE
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/rand n/s/f tyres close to wear indicators in places
brake pipes corroded †n/s/f shocker damp †oil leak from engine †n/s/f hose fouling slightly
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M518 BAM is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M518 BAM, 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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How do I check the history of M518 BAM?
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What year was M518 BAM registered?
M518 BAM is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 5 October 1994.
Is M518 BAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M518 BAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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