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J4 OYD

1996 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,358 mi
Last recorded227,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 OYD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 227,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 201,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 219,081 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 219,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 211,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 198,931 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 189,657 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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J4 OYD is a 1996 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 126,076 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 J4 OYD, 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 30 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 J4 OYD registered?

J4 OYD is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J4 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 OYD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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