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M85 VNU

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,289 mi
Last recorded124,289 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 VNU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 124,289 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 124,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 126,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 114,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,760 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 99,614 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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M85 VNU is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M85 VNU, 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

How do I check the history of M85 VNU?

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What year was M85 VNU registered?

M85 VNU is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M85 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 VNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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