MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
fuel pipes corroding
outer sills covered
Dampness around both front shock absorbers
Front brake pads low
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer
offside rear hand brake low on readings
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N128 ARD is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N128 ARD, 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 N128 ARD registered?
N128 ARD is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 20 June 1996.
Is N128 ARD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N128 ARD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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