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N515 MVF

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 MVF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2011 87,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front flexi brake hoses are perished

Sill covers fitted, So Sills can not be inspected

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,318 miles

both rear and nearside front tyre wearing

brake pipes heavily greased

exhaust front mount rusted

front coil springs rusty

front flexis perishing

slight wear in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,435 miles

Both front flexi brake pipes perished

Front brake pipes greased so not allowing full inspection

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2009 64,143 miles

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

Both front flexi brake pipes perished

Exhaust mount missing and rear section corroded

Front brake pipes greased so not allowing full inspection

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 47,890 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection †exhaust starting to deteriorate †exhaust mount starting to rust †fuel pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,335 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox exhaust mount corroded

oil leak from rear differential

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in both rear pitman arms

Fail 25 Jul 2006 43,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox exhaust mount corroded

oil leak from rear differential

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in both rear pitman arms

Fail 29 Jul 2005 40,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2005 40,301 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

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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N515 MVF is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 124,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N515 MVF, 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 31 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N515 MVF registered?

N515 MVF is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N515 MVF safe to buy?

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