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P294 LHK

1997 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,536 mi
Last recorded129,536 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 518123,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 LHK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 129,536 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 129,536 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 128,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 124,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 115,604 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2010 115,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 109,101 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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P294 LHK is a 1997 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 123,848 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 P294 LHK, 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 29 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P294 LHK registered?

P294 LHK is a 1997 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P294 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 LHK shows 7 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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