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M604 WMJ

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM604 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 165,233 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

repair to exhaust bracket

Fail 5 Apr 2012 165,233 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 163,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 157,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 140,495 miles

air bag light on

heavy surface corrosion to underbody brake and fuel pipes

noise on front suspension unable to pinpoint

Fail 9 Mar 2009 140,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

heavy surface corrosion to underbody brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 129,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

SRS lamp on

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

headlamp beams low

Fail 7 Apr 2008 129,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

SRS lamp on

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

headlamp beams low

Pass 4 Apr 2007 119,081 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 119,081 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 106,084 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 106,084 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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M604 WMJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M604 WMJ, 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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What year was M604 WMJ registered?

M604 WMJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M604 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M604 WMJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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