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M661 PKE

1994 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,291 mi
Last recorded176,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 PKE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 176,291 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 176,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 172,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 172,542 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 168,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 157,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 150,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 147,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 142,830 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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M661 PKE is a 1994 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M661 PKE, 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 M661 PKE?

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What year was M661 PKE registered?

M661 PKE is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M661 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M661 PKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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