MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm 195/6515
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N197 GSX is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N197 GSX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N197 GSX?
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What year was N197 GSX registered?
N197 GSX is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 14 August 1995.
Is N197 GSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N197 GSX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N197 GSX have outstanding finance?
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