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M618 OAJ

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,942 mi
Last recorded185,942 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 OAJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 185,942 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 185,942 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 172,258 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 159,260 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 159,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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M618 OAJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M618 OAJ, 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 M618 OAJ registered?

M618 OAJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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