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Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front slight play in steering idler
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel filter mounting bracket broken
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed car loosing coolant from radiator cao (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front slight play in steering idler
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel filter mounting bracket broken
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
parking brake imbalanced but still met the requirements
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Mud on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Outer sill split from seam
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer sill split from seam
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Floor holed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Sill cover partially insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sill covers fitted
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
all rear suspension bushes perished, worn & in poor condition
both front tyres worn on edges & in very poor condition
centre exhaust silencer very weak
heavy surface corrosion underside
very poor welding repairs underside
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Lower Number plate delaminated.
Lower Plastic sideskirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
All wheel arches starting to corrode.
Central Rear Lower Number plate delaminating.
Central Rear Wiper blade rubber split.
Plastic sideskirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.
Rear Both rear tyres worn smooth on the inner edges.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in inner tread, cords seen. (4.1.D.1a)
All road tyres worn smooth on the inner edges.
Central Lower Exhaust union has a light leak.
Central Rear Lower registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Side skirts fitted obcuring potential corrosion of outer sills.
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill corroding. (6.1.B.2)
Rear Offside and nearside rear pipes corroded and holed, obviously no longer in use.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear doors has corrosion
exhaust systerm corroded
fuel pipe excessively corroded but not leaking
nsr wheel arch has corrosion
osf wheel arch has corrosion
slight oil leak
underside has had welding repair to nsr+osr
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust centre bracket broken
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust damaged
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre/rear exhaust mounting rubber broken
engine coolant leak
near side front brake flexi hose slightly perished
off side front brake flexi hose slightly perished
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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M109 YRN is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 M109 YRN, 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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M109 YRN is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1995.
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