MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,763 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
airbag light on
both front tyres wearing on edges
catalyst heatshield rattling
front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded
n/s front seatbelt stalk cover missing
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket heavily corroded
exhaust heavily corroded
rear brake disc heavily corroded
seat belt cover missing from nearside front seatbelt
exhaust bracket heavily corroded
exhaust heavily corroded
rear brake disc heavily corroded
seat belt cover missing from nearside front seatbelt
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N51 DFV is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N51 DFV, 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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How do I check the history of N51 DFV?
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What year was N51 DFV registered?
N51 DFV is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 7 August 1995.
Is N51 DFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N51 DFV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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