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N182 CDC

1996 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 CDC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pips rusty

all tyres wall cracking

both rear bumper irons very rusty

chips on front screen

fuel pipes very rusty

o/s door moulding loose

o/s inner head light slight chip

oil leak on eng

power steering rev tank slight wet

Fail 10 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pips rusty

all tyres wall cracking

both rear bumper irons very rusty

chips on front screen

fuel pipes very rusty

o/s door moulding loose

o/s inner head light slight chip

oil leak on eng

power steering rev tank slight wet

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

exhaust heatsheild not secure

Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

exhaust heatsheild not secure

Pass 19 Nov 2014 121,429 miles

slighy knocking lower c0lume u/j joint

Fail 28 Oct 2013 120,236 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 120,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 114,303 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 110,178 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 107,088 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 101,387 miles

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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N182 CDC is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N182 CDC, 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 N182 CDC registered?

N182 CDC is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N182 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N182 CDC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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