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N518 GPW

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,505 mi
Last recorded141,505 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 GPW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 141,505 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 141,505 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 125,274 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s/r floor

signs of corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2006 124,668 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s/r floor

signs of corrosion to exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2005 112,333 miles

chips in windscreen

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r brake pipes

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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N518 GPW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N518 GPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N518 GPW?

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What year was N518 GPW registered?

N518 GPW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N518 GPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 GPW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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