MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs corroded/worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres perishing on side walls
main fuel pipes corroding
nearside rear tyre bald on edge
plastic sill covers fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake warning light on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
brake warning light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust mounting worn
exhaust mounting worn
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M837 GFE is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M837 GFE, 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 M837 GFE registered?
M837 GFE is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 23 May 1995.
Is M837 GFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for M837 GFE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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