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M856 OJM

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,129 mi
Last recorded180,129 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 OJM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 180,129 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 180,129 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 172,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 164,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 157,829 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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M856 OJM is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M856 OJM, 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 M856 OJM?

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What year was M856 OJM registered?

M856 OJM is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M856 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 OJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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