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N517 MYS

1996 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 MYS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 115,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 113,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine leaking oil

middle exhaust heatshield insecure

nsr tyre in poor condition

play in both front draglink ends

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2008

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine leaking oil

middle exhaust heatshield insecure

nsr tyre in poor condition

play in both front draglink ends

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 108,068 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine leaking oil

middle exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 26 Sep 2006 102,172 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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N517 MYS is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N517 MYS, 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 N517 MYS registered?

N517 MYS is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N517 MYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 MYS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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