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N422 MFR

1996 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,035 mi
Last recorded115,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 MFR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,035 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Not staying on once activated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 115,035 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Not staying on once activated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,006 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Fail 5 Jan 2017 100,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/side+N/side sills covered with side skirts

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,416 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 87,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007
Fail 30 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N422 MFR is a 1996 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N422 MFR, 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 N422 MFR registered?

N422 MFR is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N422 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N422 MFR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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