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N443 HWS

1995 BMW 518

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,466 mi
Last recorded119,466 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 HWS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,466 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r floor corroded

prop shaft front coupling split

slight play in steering column

Fail 22 Jul 2009 119,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r floor corroded

prop shaft front coupling split

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Feb 2008 116,608 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r floor corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 7 Feb 2008 116,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r floor corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 99,026 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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N443 HWS is a 1995 BMW 518 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N443 HWS, 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 N443 HWS registered?

N443 HWS is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N443 HWS safe to buy?

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