MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
oil leak engine
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak engine
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
condition of n/s headlamp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hole in nearside front headlamp glass
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight free play in sterring
slight play in all sterring arms
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N510 CML is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 N510 CML, 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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N510 CML is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 12 April 1996.
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