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M429 UCT

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,079 mi
Last recorded168,079 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 UCT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 168,079 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 160,549 miles

O/S TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED AND LOW PRESSURE

Pass 7 Mar 2008 160,089 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 160,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 160,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 160,306 miles

Offside Front 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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M429 UCT is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M429 UCT, 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 M429 UCT registered?

M429 UCT is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M429 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M429 UCT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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