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N275 WNN

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 WNN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

metal fuel lines at rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

metal fuel lines at rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,012 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,465 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills floor chassi very rusty and dry advise to wax oil

Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills floor chassi very rusty and dry advise to wax oil

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N275 WNN is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N275 WNN, 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 N275 WNN registered?

N275 WNN is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 26 August 1995.

Is N275 WNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N275 WNN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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