MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,365 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
tyre side walls cracked
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
brake pad wear in decator light on
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
main silencer in poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust mounting starting too crack
n/s/f tyre low on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust mounting starting too crack
n/s/f tyre low on inner edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M177 SMO 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 75%.
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 M177 SMO, 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 M177 SMO registered?
M177 SMO is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 25 May 1995.
Is M177 SMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for M177 SMO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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