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N410 BUA

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN410 BUA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,068 miles

slight scratching on front screen

Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight scratching on front screen

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,439 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/r door will not open fron inside or out

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r door will not open fron inside or out

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,517 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,106 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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N410 BUA is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N410 BUA, 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 N410 BUA registered?

N410 BUA is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N410 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N410 BUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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