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M389 SAO

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,850 mi
Last recorded132,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 SAO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 132,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,367 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 27 Nov 2017 130,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,489 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 129,486 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed fuel pipe very rusty (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,843 miles

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

front propshaft rubber bush split in places

gearbox has an oil leak

rear axle main bushes split with play on n/s and o/s

rear brakes discs are pitted and corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded in places

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,779 miles

Exhaust rubber mount broken but system still well supported.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust rubber mount broken but system still well supported.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,838 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 123,822 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 119,529 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 119,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,387 miles

rear fuel pipe slight coroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 114,387 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe slight coroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 88,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2005 82,415 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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M389 SAO is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M389 SAO, 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 M389 SAO registered?

M389 SAO is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M389 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M389 SAO shows 21 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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