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N553 PDV

1995 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,362 mi
Last recorded68,362 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 PDV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 68,362 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,243 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,118 miles

Bootlid telescopic lifters weak.

Coolant leak from nearside of radiator

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,829 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Slight lift in N/S/F strut mount.

Tread stepping on outer edge of N/S/F tyre.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 70,829 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,828 miles

front(gearbox) exhaust bracket rusted away

Pass 13 Jul 2005 65,797 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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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?

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