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M918 VCW

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,687 mi
Last recorded187,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 VCW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2012 187,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 179,306 miles

cuts in both rear tyre inner side walls needs attention

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers getting weak needs attention

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear brake inbalance

rear inneer brake pads on legal ;limit at time of test needs attention asap

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 179,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in both rear tyre inner side walls needs attention

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers getting weak needs attention

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear brake inbalance

rear inneer brake pads on legal ;limit at time of test needs attention asap

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 172,277 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 169,377 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 168,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 160,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 154,448 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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M918 VCW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M918 VCW, 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 M918 VCW registered?

M918 VCW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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