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N561 FNM

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

252,683 mi
Last recorded252,683 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 FNM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 252,683 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 247,881 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 242,947 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 237,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 232,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 228,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 226,495 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 223,388 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 222,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 218,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 214,679 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges 225/60/vr15

exhaust catalyst heat shield lose

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 209,656 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 199,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 183,896 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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N561 FNM is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N561 FNM, 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 N561 FNM registered?

N561 FNM is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N561 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 FNM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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