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N41 JGH

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,717 mi
Last recorded209,717 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 JGH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 209,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 209,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 192,625 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 192,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 180,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 180,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 170,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 29 Oct 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 3 Nov 2009 160,901 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 160,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 149,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 142,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 134,827 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 134,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N41 JGH is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N41 JGH, 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.

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What year was N41 JGH registered?

N41 JGH is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N41 JGH safe to buy?

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