MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in rear suspension bushes
stone chips in windscreen
exhaust heat sheild loose
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
front brake pipes corroded
oil leak
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
coil springs corroded
fuel pipes corroded
oil around steering box
oil leak
slight corrosion underside of car in places
stone chips in windscreen
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M949 ALX safe to buy?
The MOT history for M949 ALX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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