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N281 KTL

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,115 mi
Last recorded142,115 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 KTL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 142,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 136,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 126,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 119,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 119,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 113,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 106,890 miles

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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N281 KTL is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N281 KTL, 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 N281 KTL registered?

N281 KTL is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N281 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 KTL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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