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M562 EFG

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 EFG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,845 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 77,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2at rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,148 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 742,202 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,962 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,962 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,476 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,001 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 68,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 68,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s front indicator lamp lens cracked

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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M562 EFG is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M562 EFG, 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 M562 EFG registered?

M562 EFG is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M562 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M562 EFG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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