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M578 FGT

1994 BMW 8 Series

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 8 Series130,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 FGT
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most brake pipes coated

Fail 15 Jan 2026

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

most brake pipes coated

Pass 10 May 2024 153,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,613 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 19 Jan 2023 152,613 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 152,589 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 152,578 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 152,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 152,096 miles

ALL UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES FUEL PIPES HAVE A HEAVY COATING OF UNDERSEAL

SMALL SPLIT IN LOWER SCREEN

Pass 22 Jul 2016 151,981 miles

Rear brake pipes have been cleaned but have slight rust

Singel wiper convershion fitted

all brake pipes and underbody heavily coated in underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2016 151,981 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

all brake pipes and underbody heavily coated in underseal

Fail 13 Oct 2015 151,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pads

fuel pipes corroded

wipers slow

Pass 11 Jan 2007 151,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 151,098 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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M578 FGT is a 1994 BMW 8 Series in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 130,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M578 FGT registered?

M578 FGT is a 1994 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 10 October 1994.

Is M578 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M578 FGT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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