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N585 HMW

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,796 mi
Last recorded141,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 HMW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 141,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 134,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 126,738 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 119,782 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 119,764 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery tray abit corroded slightly and chassis areas below it also abit corroded

Driver's seat belt stalk plastic cover missing (Still works)

Front metal b/pipes abit corroded in places and rear pipes

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear fuel pipe at N/S abit corroded slightly

Light reflector at N/S/F main beam lamp getting abit corroded

Nail stuck in at N/S/R tyre at inner tread area

Rear exhaust mount rubber ring broken (Pipe not insecure at time of test)

Rear exhaust silencer abit corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 113,286 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 113,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front dioscs appear worn

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Rear suspension mounting beam outer bushes cracking,

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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N585 HMW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N585 HMW, 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 N585 HMW registered?

N585 HMW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N585 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N585 HMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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