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M668 AEX

1994 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM668 AEX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 88,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside door mirror damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 21 May 2013 88,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside door mirror damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

near side front tyre deteriorated

off side front door mirror damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,398 miles

both rear tyres on inner edges close to limit

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front wing mirror cracked

offside rear wheel chaffing when jacked and spun

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

surface corrosion on brake pipe front to rear at rear end

Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres on inner edges close to limit

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front wing mirror cracked

offside rear wheel chaffing when jacked and spun

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

surface corrosion on brake pipe front to rear at rear end

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,710 miles

N/S mirror cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,411 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,768 miles

advise offside front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,173 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2009 77,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,016 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2008 76,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,661 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 67,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M668 AEX is a 1994 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M668 AEX, 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 M668 AEX registered?

M668 AEX is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 12 November 1994.

Is M668 AEX safe to buy?

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