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N60 PWA

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,732 mi
Last recorded191,732 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 PWA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 191,732 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 191,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 187,043 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 179,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 179,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 173,734 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 173,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 167,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2010 159,720 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 149,992 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 142,604 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 142,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 138,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 133,440 miles

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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N60 PWA is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N60 PWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N60 PWA?

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What year was N60 PWA registered?

N60 PWA is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N60 PWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 PWA shows 14 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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