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M104 TBL

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 TBL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,865 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,545 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,552 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 75,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,197 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 72,197 miles

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

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

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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M104 TBL is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M104 TBL, 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 M104 TBL registered?

M104 TBL is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M104 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M104 TBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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