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N219 GLT

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

106,122 mi
Last recorded106,122 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 GLT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 106,122 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 106,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 105,897 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N219 GLT is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N219 GLT, 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 N219 GLT registered?

N219 GLT is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N219 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N219 GLT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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