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N518 NWO

1996 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,212 mi
Last recorded127,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 NWO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust rubber mountain deteriorating

Fail 1 Dec 2010 127,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 127,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 126,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

loud mechanical noise from engine

Pass 1 Dec 2008 124,525 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 118,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering

wiper blade in poor condition but clearing ok

Pass 16 May 2007 106,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,749 miles

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

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

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

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 NWO is a 1996 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N518 NWO, 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 N518 NWO registered?

N518 NWO is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N518 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 NWO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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