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M373 CLT

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,014 mi
Last recorded151,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM373 CLT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 151,014 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 151,015 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 141,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 126,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 110,597 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 99,465 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 99,456 miles

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

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

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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M373 CLT is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M373 CLT, 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 M373 CLT?

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What year was M373 CLT registered?

M373 CLT is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M373 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M373 CLT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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