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N533 GJN

1996 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,789 mi
Last recorded121,789 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 GJN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 105,935 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,541 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 99,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,077 miles

front brake balance

front discs

Fail 6 Jul 2006 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,393 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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N533 GJN is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N533 GJN, 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

How do I check the history of N533 GJN?

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What year was N533 GJN registered?

N533 GJN is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N533 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N533 GJN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N533 GJN have outstanding finance?

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