MOT Status
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82,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
vibration pos center propshaft join ???
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 ???
all 4 tyre perished & cracking
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General under body corrosion
Oil leak Engine ()
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak engine ()
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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