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N30 BSB

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 BSB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 110,533 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 108,930 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2008 108,818 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2007 104,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 98,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 93,171 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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N30 BSB is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N30 BSB, 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 N30 BSB registered?

N30 BSB is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N30 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 BSB 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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