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N117 FBY

1995 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,033 mi
Last recorded169,033 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 FBY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2012 169,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre slight wear. front exhaust bracket slightly rusty. o/s & n/s brake hose slightly worn/deteriorated. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear. both rear coil springs rusty. under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 169,033 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear. front exhaust bracket slightly rusty. o/s & n/s brake hose slightly worn/deteriorated. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear. both rear coil springs rusty. under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 164,379 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear discs slightly pitted,o/s and n/s outer sill has bodyfiller,o/s and n/s front steering box system has slight play,o/s front tyre outer edge close to limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre close to limit,o/s and n/s rear brake pads wearing thin,n/s inner sil slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 157,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted

front coil springs corroded

front/rear brake pipes covered with sealant

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 157,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted

front coil springs corroded

front/rear brake pipes covered with sealant

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 147,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 147,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 138,479 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 138,479 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 127,767 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 121,963 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box outter skin is peeling off

Fail 19 Jul 2006 121,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhast rear box outter skin is peeling off

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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N117 FBY is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N117 FBY, 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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N117 FBY is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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