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M848 GFE

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,259 mi
Last recorded184,259 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 GFE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 184,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 177,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 168,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 168,749 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 154,737 miles

anti rattle clip missing from o/s/r brake caliper

both front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 26 May 2007 153,714 miles

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

advise nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 May 2007 153,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 151,830 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 151,734 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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M848 GFE is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M848 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 M848 GFE registered?

M848 GFE is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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