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M949 ALX

1994 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,637 mi
Last recorded101,637 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 ALX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,637 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,880 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 99,879 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,766 miles

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil around steering box

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,766 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil around steering box

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,215 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust braket broken

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

harsh play in offside and nearside rear axle bushes (poor condition border line pass)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,215 miles

air bag light on

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust braket broken

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

harsh play in offside and nearside rear axle bushes (poor condition border line pass)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,901 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion underside

exhaust heat shield loose

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front suspension bump stops poor condition

both front tyres cracking

front brake and fuel pipes corroded

slight play within steering box

srs light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes very slightly corroded in places

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 15 Apr 2009 73,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes very slightly corroded in places

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,408 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 63,030 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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M949 ALX is a 1994 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M949 ALX, 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 M949 ALX registered?

M949 ALX is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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