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1 JJP

1995 BMW 518

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,056 mi
Last recorded111,056 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JJP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,128 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,119 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,005 miles

Offside Front corroded around jacking point

Pass 19 Jul 2016

all underneath & everything is heavily greased & all 4 inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 77,135 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,134 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,495 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,495 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,780 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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1 JJP is a 1995 BMW 518 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 124,102 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 1 JJP, 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 31 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1 JJP registered?

1 JJP is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is 1 JJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 JJP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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