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M127 UNK

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,195 mi
Last recorded157,195 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 UNK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 157,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 153,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 150,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 146,892 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 143,063 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 143,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 138,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 133,914 miles

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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M127 UNK is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M127 UNK, 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 M127 UNK registered?

M127 UNK is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M127 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M127 UNK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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