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N510 CML

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

243,124 mi
Last recorded243,124 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 CML
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 243,124 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2021 240,126 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2021 240,125 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 237,232 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 235,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017
Fail 21 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 229,971 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 225,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 222,090 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 217,140 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 213,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 213,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 209,927 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Mar 2011 209,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Apr 2010 207,678 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 207,574 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 205,626 miles

condition of n/s headlamp

Pass 20 Mar 2008 202,771 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 202,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 197,213 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 197,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 191,419 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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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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What year was N510 CML registered?

N510 CML is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N510 CML safe to buy?

The MOT history for N510 CML shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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