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N392 TLJ

1996 BMW 518

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 TLJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 131,999 miles

airbag and brake warning light on

front and rear discs worn and scored

n/s lower drop link dut cover perished

non-standard rear silencer fitted

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s reasr tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

o/s upper drop link dust cover perished

plastic covers fitted

slight play in steering system

Fail 25 Jan 2010 131,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

airbag and brake warning light on

front and rear discs worn and scored

n/s lower drop link dut cover perished

non-standard rear silencer fitted

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s reasr tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

o/s upper drop link dust cover perished

plastic covers fitted

slight play in steering system

Pass 3 Jan 2009 115,718 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 115,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,759 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 99,759 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,991 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 74,181 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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N392 TLJ is a 1996 BMW 518 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N392 TLJ, 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 N392 TLJ registered?

N392 TLJ is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N392 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N392 TLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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