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M980 MUV

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 MUV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing, marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush, marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective glass lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing, marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,317 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,377 miles

rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 107,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,592 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2014 104,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 85,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,923 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,928 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,928 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 40,602 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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M980 MUV is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M980 MUV, 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 M980 MUV registered?

M980 MUV is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M980 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M980 MUV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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