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M93 WVW

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,651 mi
Last recorded196,651 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM93 WVW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 196,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 181,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 175,940 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 175,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 170,158 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 170,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 164,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 192,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f shock absorber weak

rear exhaust box corroded & in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2006 160,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 158,320 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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M93 WVW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M93 WVW, 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 M93 WVW registered?

M93 WVW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M93 WVW safe to buy?

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