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M798 YVF

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

165,565 mi
Last recorded165,565 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 YVF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 165,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear driveshaft gator slightly worn.

Oil leak

Plastic covers on sills.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 165,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear driveshaft gator slightly worn.

Oil leak

Plastic covers on sills.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 165,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear door step corroded but not in a prescribed area

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Jan 2011 165,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Feb 2010 159,420 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 159,368 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 151,499 miles

Botyh rear tyres worn and perished

Front number plate cracked and faded

Oil leak

Plastic covers over sills

Rear exhaust mounting replaced with cable ties

Rear number plate starting to fade

Slight play in steering system ball joints

Fail 26 Jan 2009 151,499 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Botyh rear tyres worn and perished

Front number plate cracked and faded

Oil leak

Plastic covers over sills

Rear exhaust mounting replaced with cable ties

Rear number plate starting to fade

Slight play in steering system ball joints

Pass 23 Jan 2008 146,551 miles

Both registration plates faded

Brake pipes covered in waxoyl

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted over sills

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres worn

Fail 29 Jan 2007 139,352 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 139,352 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 131,597 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 131,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M798 YVF is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 M798 YVF, 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.

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M798 YVF is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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