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M230 SUJ

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 SUJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021

Front wipers smearing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2021

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,421 miles

Both innersills corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear, excessive ()

General underside corrosion in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both innersills corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear, excessive ()

General underside corrosion in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate cracked

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate cracked

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyres inner wall cracking, cuts and perishing

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2018

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyres inner wall cracking, cuts and perishing

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Nearside Front tyre scuffed outer wall & cracking

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

Rear coils springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Nearside Front tyre scuffed outer wall & cracking

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

Rear coils springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,386 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

both front flexi hoses perished

both main suspention bushes worn on rear axle

nearside front tyre soft

rear brake pipe {t piece to nearside flexi hose}

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 117,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

both front flexi hoses perished

both main suspention bushes worn on rear axle

nearside front tyre soft

rear brake pipe {t piece to nearside flexi hose}

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 115,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 115,317 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)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2012 111,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2011

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

front exhaust bracket broken

heatshield on cat loose

nearside rear brakepipe corroded

offside front wipers split

Fail 26 Jan 2011

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

heatshield on cat loose

nearside rear brakepipe corroded

offside front wipers split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,178 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2010 103,178 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 76,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,760 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M230 SUJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M230 SUJ, 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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M230 SUJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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