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M219 CLF

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,604 mi
Last recorded170,604 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM219 CLF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 170,604 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 164,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 160,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 160,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 155,998 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 155,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 151,222 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

corrosion to sections of front to rear, and brake pipes into rear flexi hoses

engine oil level low

gearbox damp

handbrake shoes/ discs in poor condition?

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge and close to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 16 Jul 2009 151,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

corrosion to sections of front to rear, and brake pipes into rear flexi hoses

engine oil level low

gearbox damp

handbrake shoes/ discs in poor condition?

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge and close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2008 146,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering column universal joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2008 146,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2007 139,619 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 139,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 134,297 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

rear metal fuel pipe badly corroded

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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M219 CLF is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M219 CLF, 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 M219 CLF registered?

M219 CLF is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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