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M537 TAJ

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 TAJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,686 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r door damage

o/s/r sill damage

Pass 6 Nov 2008 110,109 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

front tyres slightly scrubbed

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicator

Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,247 miles

rear exhaust box badly rusted

rear exhaust box outter casing badly corrode

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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M537 TAJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M537 TAJ, 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

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What year was M537 TAJ registered?

M537 TAJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M537 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M537 TAJ shows 4 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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