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N270 GCR

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,621 mi
Last recorded128,621 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 GCR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2012 128,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 125,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 124,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 123,174 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and split on inner wall

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 121,348 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 118,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 116,247 miles

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

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

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

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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N270 GCR is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N270 GCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N270 GCR registered?

N270 GCR is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N270 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N270 GCR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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