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N115 GLW

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 GLW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 126,287 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 126,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 104,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 101,142 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2007 94,444 miles

front exhaust brackets, rubbers poor condition

offside front seat belt fluffing

oil leak

slight play steering box

Pass 22 Mar 2006 87,752 miles

exhaust slight blow rear silencer

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn inside edge

offside front seat belt fluffing

oil leak engine area

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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N115 GLW is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N115 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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What year was N115 GLW registered?

N115 GLW is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N115 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 GLW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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