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M326 YWW

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,155 mi
Last recorded155,155 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM326 YWW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 155,155 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 155,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 150,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 150,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 150,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 143,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 143,254 miles

Nearside Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2007 134,943 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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M326 YWW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M326 YWW, 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 M326 YWW registered?

M326 YWW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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