MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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.
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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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