MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust in poor condition
Front brake discs worn
Offside outer headlamp cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for M56 FTT shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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