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N63 FCC

1996 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,340 mi
Last recorded160,340 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 FCC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 160,340 miles

Central Front Coolant leak from bottom corner of radiator ()

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rears ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 157,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,388 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 151,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 148,423 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle mountings deteriorated.

drivers seatbelt lazy to retract.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

ariel fitted to front bumper

both rear tyres worn on inside

front shockys soft

Fail 1 Dec 2016 142,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe from centre to rear t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed on jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

ariel fitted to front bumper

both rear tyres worn on inside

front shockys soft

Pass 11 Dec 2015 137,013 miles

Offside Front indicator unit cracked

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 137,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front indicator unit cracked

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,734 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 136,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 135,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 134,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 132,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 130,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 127,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 126,450 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 126,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 124,213 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 124,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 120,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 120,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N63 FCC is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N63 FCC, 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 N63 FCC registered?

N63 FCC is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N63 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N63 FCC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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