MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
slight play in steering box
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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