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M678 SRN

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,122 mi
Last recorded99,122 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 SRN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 99,122 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 99,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,365 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,094 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 91,988 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,499 miles

screw in o/s front tyre

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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M678 SRN is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M678 SRN, 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

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What year was M678 SRN registered?

M678 SRN is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M678 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M678 SRN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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