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N105 GLW

1996 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 GLW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,658 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,640 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,654 miles

lateral movement insteering box arm.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,105 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe coroded

offside rear metal brake pipe coroded

rear metal fuel pipes coroded

slight play from steering box joint

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,265 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,294 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,134 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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N105 GLW is a 1996 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 N105 GLW, 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.

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How do I check the history of N105 GLW?

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What year was N105 GLW registered?

N105 GLW is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N105 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 GLW 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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