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M944 NMO

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,707 mi
Last recorded130,707 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM944 NMO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 130,707 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 130,707 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 122,340 miles

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 122,340 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 110,341 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 110,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 99,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 94,811 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 94,811 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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M944 NMO is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M944 NMO, 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 M944 NMO registered?

M944 NMO is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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