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N467 CVU

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN467 CVU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011

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

near side front tyre; inner edge low

slight play near side steering idler

Pass 13 Oct 2010 125,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 115,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 111,187 miles

The upper brake lamp has several led's / bulbs out

Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,372 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

DISCS CORRODED.

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 106,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Dec 2005 104,112 miles

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

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.

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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N467 CVU is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N467 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N467 CVU registered?

N467 CVU is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N467 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N467 CVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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