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M681 BBK

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,070 mi
Last recorded93,070 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 BBK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,070 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 92,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slight cracking in walls

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front step tread tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front step tread tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 83,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat sheild loose and rattling on centre section

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat sheild loose and rattling on centre section

Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,889 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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M681 BBK is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M681 BBK, 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 M681 BBK registered?

M681 BBK is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M681 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M681 BBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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