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N590 TDW

1996 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,575 mi
Last recorded138,575 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 TDW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 138,575 miles

oil leak.wiper mechanism worn

underside has some corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2014 138,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

oil leak.wiper mechanism worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,219 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 131,218 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines rusty

n/s o/s head light aims on minimum seting

slight lubricant leek on steering box

slight perishing on n/s front brake hose

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,272 miles

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

fuel lines have some rust

steering box has a slight oil leak.all suspension bushes have some wear

steering system appears to have some wear

Fail 16 Mar 2012 121,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

fuel lines have some rust

steering box has a slight oil leak.all suspension bushes have some wear

steering system appears to have some wear

Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,634 miles

rear axle spectacle bushes have some wear.n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,666 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,601 miles

rear subframe bushes have some wear

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting braket rusty

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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N590 TDW is a 1996 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N590 TDW, 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.

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What year was N590 TDW registered?

N590 TDW is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N590 TDW safe to buy?

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