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M452 DLB

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,038 mi
Last recorded174,038 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 DLB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 174,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 174,035 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 167,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front shocks weak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 167,614 miles

both front shocks weak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 157,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no.plate cracked.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 157,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no.plate cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 143,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 132,909 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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M452 DLB is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M452 DLB, 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 M452 DLB registered?

M452 DLB is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M452 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M452 DLB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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