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N41 SPD

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 SPD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 110,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,065 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 88,655 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 88,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Water pump leaking very badly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 87,628 miles

front tyres on limit

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 SPD is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N41 SPD, 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

How do I check the history of N41 SPD?

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What year was N41 SPD registered?

N41 SPD is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N41 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N41 SPD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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