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N251 OYH

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,826 mi
Last recorded107,826 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 OYH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

covers outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2010 103,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,420 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,475 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 94,353 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 90,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 90,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Intermediate drop arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,777 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 83,825 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 83,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N251 OYH is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N251 OYH, 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

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What year was N251 OYH registered?

N251 OYH is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N251 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 OYH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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