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N53 DTM

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 DTM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 114,051 miles

play in the steering box

the front shocks are starting to leak

the front, rear and main brake pipes are corroded in places

Pass 15 Dec 2008 112,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 107,257 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 99,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N53 DTM is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N53 DTM, 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 N53 DTM?

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What year was N53 DTM registered?

N53 DTM is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1995.

Is N53 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 DTM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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