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M666 ART

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,863 mi
Last recorded217,863 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 ART
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 217,863 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

exhaust touching body (bumper)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 217,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

exhaust touching body (bumper)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 213,338 miles

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

exhaust touching body at rear

n/s front and n/s/ rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 208,482 miles

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

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

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

exhaust touching body

front bumper insecure at sides

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/r handbrake only just meets requirements

n/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear inner track control arm bushes slightly worn on n/s & o/s front

wiper linkage worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 208,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front bumper insecure at sides

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear inner track control arm bushes slightly worn on n/s & o/s front

wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 203,219 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 203,205 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 196,450 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 196,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to perish

n/s/r door wont open erom inside or outside

Pass 14 May 2008 186,668 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 186,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 178,713 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 162,687 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 162,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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M666 ART is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M666 ART, 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 M666 ART registered?

M666 ART is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M666 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for M666 ART shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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