MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded all along ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all around (3.5 (a))
Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded all along ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both side all along. ()
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both side all along. ()
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre perishing.
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear both side Tyre perishing
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)
oil leaking
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)
oil leaking
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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N239 BOX is a 1996 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N239 BOX, 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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N239 BOX is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 27 June 1996.
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