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N113 GUA

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 GUA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 100,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,118 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,971 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 88,823 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,384 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 72,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,756 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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N113 GUA is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N113 GUA, 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 N113 GUA registered?

N113 GUA is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N113 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N113 GUA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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