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M439 JPL

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,799 mi
Last recorded127,799 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 JPL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,564 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

Rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 120,449 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Nov 2008 118,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 118,528 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 115,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 112,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 106,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

mac pherson front strut bump stop cracked ns

Fail 8 Nov 2005 106,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

mac pherson front strut bump stop cracked ns

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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M439 JPL is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M439 JPL, 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 M439 JPL registered?

M439 JPL is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M439 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M439 JPL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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