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M121 TBL

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 TBL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 96,815 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s front outer steering arms corroded not excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2026 96,815 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 96,815 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,815 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,815 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,815 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 96,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

HEATING SYSTEM OVER HEATING

Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,552 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 95,552 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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M121 TBL is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M121 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 M121 TBL registered?

M121 TBL is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M121 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 TBL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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