MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Propshaft component defective
engine misfire
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M893 VYD is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M893 VYD, 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 M893 VYD registered?
M893 VYD is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 7 July 1995.
Is M893 VYD safe to buy?
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