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M58 FDX

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,589 mi
Last recorded192,589 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM58 FDX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 192,589 miles

Both rear floor pans corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 192,589 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear floor pans corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 176,536 miles

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

Offside rear handbrake low effort

Fail 8 Jun 2009 176,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 22 May 2008 163,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 150,538 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 144,283 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2006 144,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M58 FDX is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green 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 M58 FDX, 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 M58 FDX registered?

M58 FDX is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M58 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M58 FDX 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.

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