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M578 SNU

1994 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,307 mi
Last recorded157,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 SNU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 157,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 153,419 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 153,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 149,182 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 149,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 143,693 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 135,060 miles

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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M578 SNU is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M578 SNU, 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 M578 SNU?

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What year was M578 SNU registered?

M578 SNU is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 18 October 1994.

Is M578 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M578 SNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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