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N277 RFL

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,445 mi
Last recorded125,445 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 RFL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 125,445 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR AXLE CARRY BUSHES SPLITTING OUT AROUND MIDDLE

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BREATHER FUEL PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

ADVISE FUEL PIPES AROUND TANK HEAVILY CORRODED

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F BRAKE REACTION ROD BUSHES HEAVILY SPLITTING OUT

ADVISE WIPER LINKAGE VERY HEAVILY WORN

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 125,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

ADVISE BOTH REAR AXLE CARRY BUSHES SPLITTING OUT AROUND MIDDLE

ADVISE FUEL PIPES AROUND TANK HEAVILY CORRODED

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F BRAKE REACTION ROD BUSHES HEAVILY SPLITTING OUT

ADVISE WIPER LINKAGE VERY HEAVILY WORN

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 129,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 119,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 111,103 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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N277 RFL is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N277 RFL, 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 N277 RFL registered?

N277 RFL is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 17 November 1995.

Is N277 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 RFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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