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M526 XTJ

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,478 mi
Last recorded172,478 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM526 XTJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 172,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 172,478 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 167,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 161,410 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 154,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 154,119 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 147,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 147,088 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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M526 XTJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue 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 M526 XTJ, 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 M526 XTJ?

You can check the full history of M526 XTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M526 XTJ registered?

M526 XTJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M526 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M526 XTJ 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.

Does M526 XTJ have outstanding finance?

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