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N293 PUW

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 PUW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 79,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 68,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,258 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 65,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,525 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 53,484 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 50,800 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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N293 PUW is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N293 PUW, 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.

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What year was N293 PUW registered?

N293 PUW is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N293 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 PUW shows 10 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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