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M163 POE

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 POE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,005 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 111,002 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre on legal limit + side wall poor condition

other brake pipes poor condition corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2009 106,254 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 106,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,186 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 105,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 94,290 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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M163 POE is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M163 POE, 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 M163 POE registered?

M163 POE is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M163 POE safe to buy?

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