1994 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · M374 FNR
1994 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 162,761 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2007.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M374 FNR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2006
- 162,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M374 FNR Mileage History
- 06/06/2005154,111 mi
- 12/04/2006159,143 mi+5,032 mi
- 05/06/2006162,756 mi+3,613 mi
- 07/06/2006162,761 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,623 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M374 FNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 518 (M374 FNR) between June 2005 and June 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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