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M520 FYJ

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,696 mi
Last recorded147,696 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2010 147,696 miles

cat heat shield loose

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2009 139,683 miles

exhaust cat heat shield loose....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre treads getting low....

rear number plate contaminated....

wet test.....

windscreen damage , not excessive....

Pass 2 Dec 2008 131,719 miles

cat heat shield loose .....

n/s/r brake pipe corroded , advise replacement....

rear number plate starting to contaminate.....

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joints....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 11 Jan 2008 124,325 miles

Fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 115,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 108,277 miles

exhaust cat outer skin loose.

windscreen damage not excessive.

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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M520 FYJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M520 FYJ, 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

How do I check the history of M520 FYJ?

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What year was M520 FYJ registered?

M520 FYJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M520 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M520 FYJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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