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M783 LYU

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM783 LYU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 148,988 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 144,743 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

centre exhaust cracked but not leaking

front reg plate in poor condition on limit

fuel pipes well corroded

hazard switch slow in operation but working ok

o/s/f seat belt buckle has plastic cover missing but still working ok

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

rear reg plate poor

some areas of corrosion on underside

some corrosion around jacking points

some matal brake pipes and ferrals corroded to limit

some steering and suspension componants well corroded

some steering joint play in

some suspension bushes poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2010 144,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front flexi hoses perished

front reg plate in poor condition on limit

fuel pipes well corroded

hazard switch slow in operation but working ok

o/s/f seat belt buckle has plastic cover missing but still working ok

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

rear reg plate poor

some areas of corrosion on underside

some corrosion around jacking points

some matal brake pipes and ferrals corroded to limit

some steering and suspension componants well corroded

some steering joint play in

some suspension bushes poor condition

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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M783 LYU is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M783 LYU, 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 M783 LYU registered?

M783 LYU is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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