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M126 EYG

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 EYG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,415 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 88,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,815 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,308 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

some surface corrosion on fuel lines

Fail 5 Jul 2012 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush 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 Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

some surface corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,900 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in somesuspension bushes

some surface corrosion on fuel lines

Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight wear in some suspension bushes

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,278 miles

slight wear in some suspension bushes

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2006 75,007 miles

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

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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M126 EYG is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M126 EYG, 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 M126 EYG registered?

M126 EYG is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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