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M869 ORD

1994 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM869 ORD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,548 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014
Fail 13 Aug 2014

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,532 miles

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 18 Jan 2011 88,531 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,150 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear brake pipes are rust but not leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2010 85,149 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear brake pipes are rust but not leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,152 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,680 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M869 ORD is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M869 ORD, 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 M869 ORD registered?

M869 ORD is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 9 December 1994.

Is M869 ORD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M869 ORD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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