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A20 PWK

1995 BMW 518

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,194 mi
Last recorded133,194 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PWK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 133,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,022 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 116,317 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 116,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 115,495 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 31 Jan 2012 113,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 20 Jan 2011 111,621 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2010 110,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,288 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 106,231 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 100,525 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wear developing in n/s wiper spindle

Pass 8 Jan 2007 100,525 miles

Wear developing in n/s wiper spindle

Pass 16 Jan 2006 91,066 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 90,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A20 PWK is a 1995 BMW 518 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 PWK, 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.

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What year was A20 PWK registered?

A20 PWK is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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