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M56 FTT

1994 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,006 mi
Last recorded119,006 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 FTT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2012 119,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower steering column bush worn

offside outer headlamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,267 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Damage to rear of vehicle

Interior mirror missing

Noise from behind steering wheel

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear exhaust box corroded and thin

Rear fuel pipe and brake pipes corroded and thin

Fail 3 Feb 2011 113,267 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Damage to rear of vehicle

Interior mirror missing

Noise from behind steering wheel

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear exhaust box corroded and thin

Rear fuel pipe and brake pipes corroded and thin

Pass 29 Jan 2010 109,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jan 2010 109,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,560 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Cut in offside rear tyre inner wall

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 12 Aug 2008 101,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Cut in offside rear tyre inner wall

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,699 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake discs worn

Offside outer headlamp cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2006 86,531 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 86,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M56 FTT is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M56 FTT, 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 M56 FTT registered?

M56 FTT is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 3 October 1994.

Is M56 FTT safe to buy?

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