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M789 ATU

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 ATU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,662 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,659 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Next to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 82,658 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt not locking in (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Next to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,765 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2021 73,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,246 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,720 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered with grease

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,055 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,949 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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M789 ATU is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M789 ATU, 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 M789 ATU registered?

M789 ATU is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M789 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M789 ATU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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