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N480 GPX

1996 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,177 mi
Last recorded196,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 GPX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 196,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 162,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 145,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 135,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 128,292 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 128,250 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 119,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 115,212 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 115,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006
Fail 18 Apr 2006

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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N480 GPX is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N480 GPX, 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 N480 GPX registered?

N480 GPX is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N480 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 GPX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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