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M922 JFT

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

210,661 mi
Last recorded210,661 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM922 JFT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2007 210,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2006 178,065 miles

advisory's as before

Fail 2 Dec 2006 177,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill cover fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2005 143,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2005 143,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

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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M922 JFT is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M922 JFT, 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 M922 JFT registered?

M922 JFT is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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