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N277 OYU

1996 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,124 mi
Last recorded157,124 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 OYU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 157,124 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSH WORN.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE HANDBRAKE PERFOMANCE LOW.

ADVISE : SIGNS OF CORROSION IN FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS AND SLIGHT CRACKING TO FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES.

ADVISE : TYRES LOOK TO HAVE BEEN TOUCHING BODYWORK.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 145,492 miles

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

Rear main suspension bushes are showing signs of deteriation. Hand brake has alot of travel.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Front and rear sections of metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 145,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Hand brake lever has alot of travel.

Offside headlamp aim is distorted. Rear suspension main bushes and front suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deteriation.

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

STRONGLY ADVISE: Front and rear sections of metal brake pipe are corroded. Front tyres are worn VERY low on inner edges!

Pass 19 Jul 2007 136,328 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM BALL JOINT BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM BALL JOINNT GAITER SPLIT.

ADVISE : SIGNS OF CORROSION IN REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 129,359 miles

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

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

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

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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N277 OYU is a 1996 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N277 OYU, 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 N277 OYU registered?

N277 OYU is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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