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M353 RTF

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,992 mi
Last recorded82,992 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 RTF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 82,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,686 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,398 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 80,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pitman joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pitman joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pitman (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pitman (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 79,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pitman (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pitman (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,349 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded around tank ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play pitman joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear pitman joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,349 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded around tank ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play pitman joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear pitman joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,628 miles

vibration pos center propshaft join ???

Fail 14 Feb 2020 76,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

vibration pos center propshaft join ???

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,421 miles

all 4 tyre perished & cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,671 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,388 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,073 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear antirollbar bushes starting to perrish

front exhaust mount corroded and broken but still supporting exhaust

nearside front lower suspention joint dust cover starting to perrish

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,311 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,306 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,948 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,417 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 44,380 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M353 RTF is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M353 RTF, 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 M353 RTF registered?

M353 RTF is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M353 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M353 RTF shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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