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M456 CCS

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,672 mi
Last recorded104,672 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 CCS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 104,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 99,592 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,434 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 97,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,038 miles

N/S/F droplink upper gaitor split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2010 95,038 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F droplink upper gaitor split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,146 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 83,026 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front flexible brake hoses starting to split

tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,490 miles

both rear beam axle bushes split

exhaust corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

lower steering knuckle ( bush ) has some free movement is adjustable steering

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

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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M456 CCS is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M456 CCS, 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 M456 CCS registered?

M456 CCS is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M456 CCS safe to buy?

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