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N585 MBB

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,691 mi
Last recorded129,691 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 MBB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 129,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 129,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 126,330 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 121,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MBB is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBB, 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 MBB registered?

N585 MBB is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N585 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N585 MBB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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