MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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