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M772 YSL

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,090 mi
Last recorded163,090 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM772 YSL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 163,090 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 162,723 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 153,512 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 151,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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M772 YSL is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M772 YSL, 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 M772 YSL registered?

M772 YSL is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M772 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M772 YSL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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