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M217 JPH

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 JPH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at weld behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slightly corroded front springs both sides

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Corroded rear springs

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 103,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 99,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,079 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,079 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 80,625 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 74,351 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,889 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,851 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 50,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,010 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 34,982 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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M217 JPH is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M217 JPH, 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 M217 JPH registered?

M217 JPH is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M217 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M217 JPH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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