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M509 BBY

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 BBY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 115,057 miles

ADVISE:- o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded, o/s/f & o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge, rear discs corroded on inner surface.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 114,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE:- o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded, o/s/f & o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge, rear discs corroded on inner surface.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 107,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 101,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 90,442 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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M509 BBY is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black 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 M509 BBY, 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 M509 BBY registered?

M509 BBY is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M509 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M509 BBY 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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