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M884 SYB

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,197 mi
Last recorded29,197 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM884 SYB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 May 2022 29,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,766 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,814 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroaded and split but not blowing yet

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,458 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,850 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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M884 SYB is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M884 SYB, 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 M884 SYB?

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What year was M884 SYB registered?

M884 SYB is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M884 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M884 SYB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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