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N110 YKY

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,443 mi
Last recorded64,443 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN110 YKY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,443 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,422 miles

Offside Front Lower cross member corroded (non structural)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator on dash

Fail 11 Jun 2024 64,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower cross member corroded (non structural)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill but covered with plastic side skirt. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 64,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill but covered with plastic side skirt. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,410 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,391 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,352 miles

Front both outer door handles stick

Front both wing corroded behind skirt

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Nov 2019 64,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front both outer door handles stick

Front both wing corroded behind skirt

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight bind from wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,309 miles

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,970 miles

Nearside Rear door unable to open

oil leak front rear gearbox seal

rear subframe front bushes perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,441 miles

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

brake pipes all coated in grease

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 45,736 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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N110 YKY is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 N110 YKY, 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 N110 YKY registered?

N110 YKY is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N110 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N110 YKY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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