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M723 BTU

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,083 mi
Last recorded38,083 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM723 BTU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,083 miles

All front to rear fuel pipes slighly corroded

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 136,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 135,141 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 133,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 129,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,209 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 126,196 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 124,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 120,733 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 120,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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M723 BTU is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M723 BTU, 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

How do I check the history of M723 BTU?

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What year was M723 BTU registered?

M723 BTU is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M723 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M723 BTU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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