MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhust mount burst but still secure
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
fuel lines corroded
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for N238 OCN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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