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M375 MRW

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,530 mi
Last recorded151,530 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM375 MRW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 151,530 miles

coil springs corroded.

dampness around power steering pipes.

engine oil leaks

front to rear feul pipes heavily corroded.

n/s outer sill damaged,

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

rear anti roll bar bushes poor condition.

slight play in steering collum.

unable to view pads fully.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 151,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

coil springs corroded

dampness around power steering pipes

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

slight play in steering collum

unable to view front and rear pads fully

Fail 28 Jan 2012 151,483 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil leaks

heavy engine oil leaks

power steering pipes heavily corroded and damp

rear anti roll bars in poor condition

rear outer sills corroded

slight play in steering collum

Pass 21 Jan 2011 143,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 137,136 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 132,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 127,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 127,924 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 125,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 121,211 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 119,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M375 MRW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M375 MRW, 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 M375 MRW registered?

M375 MRW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M375 MRW safe to buy?

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