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M2 NVH

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 NVH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,964 miles

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

play in steering system

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,013 miles

few rust spots under car

Pass 23 Aug 2011

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

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

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

accumilative wear to steering

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,720 miles

n/s/r discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arm bushs splitting

smell of fuel around fuel filter

some play to steering system

Pass 30 Aug 2008 75,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,526 miles

nail in tyre

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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M2 NVH is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M2 NVH, 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 M2 NVH registered?

M2 NVH is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is M2 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 NVH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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