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N184 OHM

1996 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,625 mi
Last recorded147,625 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 OHM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 147,625 miles

center exhaust mount broken

floors and sills and fuel pipes rusty

nsf shock absorber - slight misting of oil

osr tyre tread low

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2012 147,620 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pad wear light illuminated

center exhaust mount broken

floors and sills and fuel pipes rusty

nsf shock absorber - slight misting of oil

osr tyre tread low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2011 145,763 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both centre / rear floors slighty corroded

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield rattling

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear differential damp

rear number plate has a honeycomb effect

rear number plate slighty dioscoloured

Fail 7 Feb 2011 145,749 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both centre / rear floors slighty corroded

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield rattling

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear differential damp

rear number plate has a honeycomb effect

rear number plate slighty dioscoloured

Pass 19 Aug 2009 141,487 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

diff leaking

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front shock absorber slightly corroded

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 134,710 miles

KNOCK ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ...POSSIBLE DIFF../.. DRIVESHAFT

Fail 5 Feb 2008 134,379 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 121,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 121,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N184 OHM is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N184 OHM, 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 N184 OHM registered?

N184 OHM is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N184 OHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N184 OHM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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