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M956 GDD

1994 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,770 mi
Last recorded156,770 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 GDD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 156,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 156,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 147,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 141,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 135,310 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 135,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M956 GDD is a 1994 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M956 GDD, 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 M956 GDD registered?

M956 GDD is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M956 GDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M956 GDD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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