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N431 ETR

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,338 mi
Last recorded118,338 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 ETR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 118,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 118,221 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

off side front fog light damaged

Pass 30 May 2008 111,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 106,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 106,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,968 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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N431 ETR is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N431 ETR, 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 N431 ETR registered?

N431 ETR is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N431 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N431 ETR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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