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M540 BCS

1994 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,048 mi
Last recorded120,048 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 BCS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 120,048 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 120,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M540 BCS is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M540 BCS, 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

How do I check the history of M540 BCS?

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What year was M540 BCS registered?

M540 BCS is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M540 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M540 BCS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M540 BCS have outstanding finance?

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