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M184 UPT

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM184 UPT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,742 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,198 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 84,198 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,031 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear and front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

signs of fuel weeps around tank

slight corrosion n/s/r floor pan

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,086 miles

fuel lines rusted

suspension bushes perished

under body rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,539 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 73,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M184 UPT is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M184 UPT, 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 M184 UPT registered?

M184 UPT is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M184 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M184 UPT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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