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M339 XKU

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM339 XKU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,527 miles

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc fouling back plate

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

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

exhaust back box hitting off rear bumper

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from junction to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc fouling back plate

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

exhaust back box hitting off rear bumper

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,598 miles

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

both rear axel bushes have play in a pin or bush

both rear brake pipes from one way valve slightly corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 92,485 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding binding after park brake release (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front discs corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nsf = osf = both rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

nsf shocker shaft pitted but not leaking

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mileage not displayed

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mileage not displayed

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,438 miles

Exhaust braket broken but still supporting system

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,438 miles

Exhaust braket broken but still supporting system

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,011 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,354 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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M339 XKU is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M339 XKU, 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

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What year was M339 XKU registered?

M339 XKU is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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