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N46 ARB

1996 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,949 mi
Last recorded166,949 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 ARB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2024 166,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 158,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 152,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,498 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 127,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,111 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 123,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,755 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,974 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 109,923 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 107,859 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2007 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to fuel line

Pass 3 Jun 2006 102,043 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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N46 ARB is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N46 ARB, 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

How do I check the history of N46 ARB?

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What year was N46 ARB registered?

N46 ARB is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N46 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 ARB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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