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M605 TAJ

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

179,294 mi
Last recorded179,294 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 TAJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 179,294 miles

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

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

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

low hand brake effort 17% effort

Fail 3 Jun 2016 179,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

low hand brake effort 17% effort

Pass 17 Oct 2014 171,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 171,971 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 171,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 166,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 158,958 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 158,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 151,765 miles

ADVISE N/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOWER THAN O/S / N/S AND O/S CONTROLL ARM BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 11 Mar 2010 145,320 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 145,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 134,243 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 134,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 124,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 118,051 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 118,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 108,761 miles

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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M605 TAJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M605 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.

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What year was M605 TAJ registered?

M605 TAJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M605 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M605 TAJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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