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M473 MYW

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,884 mi
Last recorded165,884 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 MYW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 165,884 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 165,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2011 153,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 153,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2010 145,761 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 145,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 135,450 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 135,450 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2008 125,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 120,280 miles

front tyres wearing edges

oil leak - SUGGEST ATTENTION

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 May 2007 120,280 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

front tyres wearing edges

oil leak - SUGGEST ATTENTION

Pass 22 May 2006 117,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 113,693 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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M473 MYW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M473 MYW, 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 M473 MYW registered?

M473 MYW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M473 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M473 MYW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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