CarVerify

Free Car Check

M76 EHR

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,431 mi
Last recorded140,431 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM76 EHR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 140,431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 140,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 136,125 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 127,960 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit

Fail 19 Sep 2008 127,923 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nsf tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2007 117,562 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 110,857 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 110,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 104,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full BMW 518 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M76 EHR is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M76 EHR, 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 M76 EHR?

You can check the full history of M76 EHR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M76 EHR registered?

M76 EHR is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M76 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M76 EHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M76 EHR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M76 EHR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.