MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak.wiper mechanism worn
underside has some corrosion
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
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
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
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
rear axle spectacle bushes have some wear.n/s/r tyre worn
rear subframe bushes have some wear
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for N590 TDW shows 12 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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