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M176 WWX

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,111 mi
Last recorded134,111 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 WWX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 134,111 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 134,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 111,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 111,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 101,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 101,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,141 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 77,622 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 77,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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M176 WWX is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M176 WWX, 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 M176 WWX registered?

M176 WWX is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M176 WWX safe to buy?

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