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M315 MYO

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,854 mi
Last recorded71,854 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 MYO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all four tyres have slight cracking on the side walls

Fail 2 Oct 2010 71,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all four tyres have slight cracking on the side walls

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,794 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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M315 MYO is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M315 MYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M315 MYO?

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What year was M315 MYO registered?

M315 MYO is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M315 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M315 MYO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M315 MYO have outstanding finance?

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