MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,362 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear exhaust mount persished
Bootlid telescopic lifters weak.
Coolant leak from nearside of radiator
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake flexi hoses perishing.
Slight lift in N/S/F strut mount.
Tread stepping on outer edge of N/S/F tyre.
Both front brake flexi hoses perishing.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Slight lift in N/S/F strut mount.
Tread stepping on outer edge of N/S/F tyre.
N/S headlights slightly loose,advise replace mounting/adjusters
O/S/R tyre 2-3mm
rear exhaust mounting heavily perished
rear metal brake pipes surface rusting
front(gearbox) exhaust bracket rusted away
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N553 PDV is a 1995 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 N553 PDV, 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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What year was N553 PDV registered?
N553 PDV is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.
Is N553 PDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N553 PDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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