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N238 OCN

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,721 mi
Last recorded104,721 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 OCN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhust mount burst but still secure

Fail 5 Oct 2011 104,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhust mount burst but still secure

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 98,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,816 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2008 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,348 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2007 87,348 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S Rear tyre cracking around tread

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

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor not fitted to brake pad

Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,221 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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N238 OCN is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N238 OCN, 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.

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What year was N238 OCN registered?

N238 OCN is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N238 OCN safe to buy?

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