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M757 VYG

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,146 mi
Last recorded202,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM757 VYG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 202,146 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 202,146 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 196,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion n/s centre pillar base slight

corrosion n/s floor

Fail 16 Jun 2009 196,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion n/s centre pillar base slight

corrosion n/s floor

Pass 4 Jul 2008 194,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 189,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 184,525 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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M757 VYG is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M757 VYG, 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 M757 VYG registered?

M757 VYG is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M757 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M757 VYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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