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M903 PKR

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,296 mi
Last recorded92,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM903 PKR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 92,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,279 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,213 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022
Pass 20 Sep 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak timing chain area

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak timing chain area

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (low) (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box outer skin has rusted away but still secure

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,424 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (low) (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box outer skin has rusted away but still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,126 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,654 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,654 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,549 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,549 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2010 57,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2010 57,574 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,056 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,056 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 51,248 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 51,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,205 miles

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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M903 PKR is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M903 PKR, 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

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What year was M903 PKR registered?

M903 PKR is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 24 January 1995.

Is M903 PKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M903 PKR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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