MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,134 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear axle beam bushes split
centre exhaust mounting rubber split
dent o/s/f door and general marks body work
fuel pipes at rear and front to rear corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link arm boots split
o/s/f door trim panel loose
o/s/r parking effort low
rattle centre exhaust
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear axle beam bushes split
centre exhaust mounting rubber split
dent o/s/f door and general marks body work
fuel pipes at rear and front to rear corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link arm boots split
o/s/f door trim panel loose
o/s/r parking effort low
rattle centre exhaust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 UOA is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UOA, 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.
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What year was N553 UOA registered?
N553 UOA is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 22 January 1996.
Is N553 UOA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N553 UOA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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