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N443 UJW

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,423 mi
Last recorded125,423 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 UJW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 125,423 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front anti-roll bar links , ball joint seals split

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroding

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

o/s screen damage , edge of zone A , at limit

rear brake discs worn & corroding

slight play o/s main beam lamp adjusters

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,914 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside tyre valve starting to perish

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged no cord exposed

sills covered by mouldings

wiper starting to split on ends

Fail 6 Apr 2010 123,914 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside tyre valve starting to perish

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged no cord exposed

sills covered by mouldings

wiper starting to split on ends

Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,253 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket starting to corrode

heatshield loose on front silencer box

Fail 6 Apr 2009 121,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket starting to corrode

heatshield loose on front silencer box

Pass 24 Mar 2008 118,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil leak

rear suspension bushes both sides perished and breaking bonding

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,764 miles

SAME ADVISORY NOTES APPLY AS DATED 28/03/2007 REF : 112637087085

Fail 28 Mar 2007 115,716 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sills covered by mouldings

slight imbalance on brakes recommend inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2006 112,193 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode generaly throughout .

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

sills covered by mouldings .

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 UJW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N443 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

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

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The MOT history for N443 UJW shows 9 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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