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S294 BPK

1998 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,402 mi
Last recorded200,402 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 518131,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 BPK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2011 200,402 miles

2 front brake pipes corred

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

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

air bag light on

rear discs pittered

Pass 7 Jan 2010 190,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 177,093 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 155,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 133,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 112,132 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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S294 BPK is a 1998 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 131,036 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 S294 BPK, 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 28 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S294 BPK?

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What year was S294 BPK registered?

S294 BPK is a 1998 BMW 518, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S294 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 BPK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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