MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust in poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
jacking points corroded
metal fuel pipes corroded
movement in steering
movement in top steering column bush
n/s inner sill heavily corroded
n/s/f brake hose perishing
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit on inner edge advise replacment
o/s/r tyre on legal limit advise replacment
oil leaks
rear brake discs heavily worn
sill covers fitted
tested when wet
brake hoses perishing
surface corrosion to both inner sills
surface corrosion to fuel and brake pipes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake hoses perishing
surface corrosion to both inner sills
surface corrosion to fuel and brake pipes
engine oil leak
o/s/r tyre close to limit
outer sills covered
water leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
o/s/r tyre close to limit
outer sills covered
water leak
fuel pipes corroding
handbrake squeals when applied
outer sills covered
rear axle carrier bushes starting to split
slight engine oil leaks
some chips in screen
some steering freeplay
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
chips in windscreen
fuel pipes corroding
handbrake squeeks
outer sills covered
rear axle carrier bushes split
slight engine + gearbox oil leaks
some steering free play
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N518 CNM is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 N518 CNM, 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 N518 CNM registered?
N518 CNM is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N518 CNM safe to buy?
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