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M165 GDV

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,388 mi
Last recorded163,388 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 GDV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 163,388 miles

bit of play in steering box

bit of wear to rear brake discs

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside floor/sill seam corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front suspension rear arm inner bush splitting

nearside rear subframe large bush seperating

offside floor/sill seam corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front suspension rear arm inner bush splitting

offside rear inner brake pad about 2/3 worn

offside rear large subframe bush seperating

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

various rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2008 162,435 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside front brake pipe rusty

Raer cross tube bushes starting to split

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2007 161,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Front upper tie bar inner bushes separating

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 161,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Front upper tie bar inner bushes separating

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 159,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Rust starting around fuel flap

Pass 18 Oct 2005 158,566 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 158,566 miles

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)

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front and offside front rear balljoint arms rear bushes splitting

offside front brake pipe rusting

offside rear and nearside rear large axle bushes splitting and a bit of movement

parts of exhaust system rusting

slight condensation both outerheadlamps

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

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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M165 GDV is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M165 GDV, 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 M165 GDV registered?

M165 GDV is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M165 GDV safe to buy?

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