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M277 WMC

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,315 mi
Last recorded154,315 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 WMC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,315 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on both edges

Fail 12 Nov 2015 154,313 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on both edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 149,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 145,662 miles

o/s/f shocker starting to leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 141,349 miles

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2012 136,004 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 136,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 131,063 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges. screw in offside rear tyre tread!

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 30 Mar 2010 124,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 112,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 105,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,508 miles

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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M277 WMC 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 84.6%.

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 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 M277 WMC, 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 M277 WMC registered?

M277 WMC is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 27 June 1995.

Is M277 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M277 WMC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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