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N459 ANF

1996 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,202 mi
Last recorded115,202 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 ANF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 115,202 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some corrosion to all rear brake pipes.

Wear in rear suspension mounts.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 115,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some corrosion to all rear brake pipes.

Wear in rear suspension mounts.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,146 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 100,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle bushes debonding

Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,284 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle bushes debonding

Pass 28 Dec 2011 97,816 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,708 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 94,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 17 Dec 2009 91,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 88,573 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,841 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,212 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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N459 ANF is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N459 ANF, 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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N459 ANF is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N459 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N459 ANF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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