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M586 SJH

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM586 SJH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer edge of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer edge of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Apr 2020 117,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes corroding at rear

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroding at rear

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sills plastic skirts fitted obscuring sills

Fail 23 Mar 2016 113,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sills plastic skirts fitted obscuring sills

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes at rear corroding

n/s/ and o/s outer sills ,plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,824 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 105,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 101,864 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 98,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 94,415 miles

Note:-Front and rear number plates Slight damage

Fail 12 May 2008 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Note:-Front and rear number plates Slight damage

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,541 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged.

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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M586 SJH is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M586 SJH, 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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M586 SJH is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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