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M828 UJH

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,390 mi
Last recorded111,390 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 UJH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,390 miles

rear silencer poor steal pipes rusty some play in stearing joints brake disks worn

Fail 14 Dec 2015 111,390 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer poor steal pipes rusty some play in stearing joints brake disks worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,725 miles

front exhaust bracket insure

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 105,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

exhaust leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,614 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,999 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 96,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,746 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,610 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 88,608 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 84,437 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,683 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 80,682 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,018 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 77,018 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar drop links top bush split near side and off side

front brake pads wearing low < advise replacement >

front discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

rear axle bushes perrished

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

wind screen chipped

Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M828 UJH is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M828 UJH, 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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What year was M828 UJH registered?

M828 UJH is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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