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M904 TNM

1995 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,905 mi
Last recorded166,905 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM904 TNM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 166,905 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 166,905 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 155,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 147,557 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 147,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2007 137,586 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 137,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 123,173 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 111,519 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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M904 TNM is a 1995 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M904 TNM, 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 M904 TNM?

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What year was M904 TNM registered?

M904 TNM is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is M904 TNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M904 TNM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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