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M612 DLL

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM612 DLL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,473 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,262 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,292 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,230 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,170 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 117,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,488 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 116,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,325 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 116,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 115,821 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 115,815 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/side handbrake performance slightly low.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 115,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M612 DLL is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M612 DLL, 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 M612 DLL registered?

M612 DLL is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 26 June 1995.

Is M612 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M612 DLL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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