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N255 NWO

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,880 mi
Last recorded96,880 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 NWO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,880 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,664 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 93,662 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,946 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,194 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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N255 NWO is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N255 NWO, 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

How do I check the history of N255 NWO?

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What year was N255 NWO registered?

N255 NWO is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 12 October 1995.

Is N255 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 NWO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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