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M984 WTW

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,816 mi
Last recorded187,816 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 WTW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 187,816 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing on edge

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on edge

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 176,249 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 176,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 166,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 155,646 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 155,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 144,205 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 144,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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M984 WTW 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 62.5%.

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 M984 WTW, 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

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What year was M984 WTW registered?

M984 WTW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is M984 WTW safe to buy?

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