MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield loose
n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm
n/s/f wheel rim slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
exhaust down pipe bracket corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing egdes, just meets criteria
slight play o/s/f rear suspension arm bush
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N356 WAV is a 1996 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N356 WAV, 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 N356 WAV registered?
N356 WAV is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 28 March 1996.
Is N356 WAV safe to buy?
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