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N551 KHU

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,122 mi
Last recorded70,122 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 KHU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 May 2008 70,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 70,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,801 miles

Offside Front 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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N551 KHU is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N551 KHU, 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 N551 KHU?

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What year was N551 KHU registered?

N551 KHU is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is N551 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 KHU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N551 KHU have outstanding finance?

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