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N573 SPJ

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,628 mi
Last recorded127,628 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN573 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 127,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 127,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2012 127,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2011 127,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2010 126,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2009 125,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre box been pasted slight blow

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 123,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

chip in screen

Pass 4 Aug 2006 120,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing low + nailed

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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N573 SPJ is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N573 SPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N573 SPJ registered?

N573 SPJ is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N573 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N573 SPJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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