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M262 LPH

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

156,553 mi
Last recorded156,553 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 LPH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 156,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 156,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front and rear tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 23 Nov 2013 156,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 26 Nov 2012 156,262 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhust braket missing but still secure

Fail 26 Nov 2012 156,262 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhust braket missing but still secure

Fail 8 Nov 2012 156,229 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust mounting missing but exhaust still surported

front and rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 7 Jul 2011 154,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 154,683 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 153,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear discs slightly worn

offside front tyre on 3mm tread both rear tyres on 3mm tread and light cracking nearside rear tyre wearing outside edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 149,166 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 18 Mar 2009 149,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 145,941 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 144,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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M262 LPH is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M262 LPH, 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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M262 LPH is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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