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M857 AGK

1994 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 AGK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

chips and scratchs in front windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f headlamp cracked

oil leak ?

prop shaft front donut coupling breaking up

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 1 Feb 2010 153,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front no plate cracked

fuel pipes and brake pipes corroding

scratchs in front windscreen

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

wiper blades weak

Fail 23 Jan 2010 153,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front no plate cracked

fuel pipes and brake pipes corroding

o/s/r light lense brken

scratchs in front windscreen

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

wiper blades weak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 143,269 miles

all wheel bearings slightly noisy

brake warning light on dash

n/s reverse light out

o/s/r light lense damaged

rpm counter faulty

Fail 24 Jan 2009 143,269 miles

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

all wheel bearings slightly noisy

brake warning light on dash

centre exhaust has a crack around join

n/s reverse light out

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r light lense damaged

rpm counter faulty

Pass 29 Jan 2008 134,078 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corropding

brake warning light on

chips in front screen

n/s/r reverse light not working

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

scratchs in front screen

slight p[lay in both rear pitman joints

wiper blades weak

Fail 28 Jan 2008 134,078 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corropding

brake warning light on

chips in front screen

n/s/r reverse light not working

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

scratchs in front screen

slight p[lay in both rear pitman joints

wiper blades weak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 118,700 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake and fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

scratchs in front screen

slight play in both rear suspension pitman joints

Pass 14 Jan 2006 101,301 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades weak

heat shield on cat loose

n/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

scatchs in swept "A" zone

slight play both rear pitman joints

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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M857 AGK 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 66.7%.

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 M857 AGK, 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 M857 AGK registered?

M857 AGK is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M857 AGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M857 AGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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