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N644 RJT

1996 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,779 mi
Last recorded165,779 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN644 RJT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 165,779 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front window fault

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 165,779 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside front window fault

Oil leak

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 159,791 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 159,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 154,311 miles

Rear Subframe bushes in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2009 154,311 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe bushes in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2008 149,488 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 149,483 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 141,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 133,187 miles

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

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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N644 RJT is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N644 RJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N644 RJT registered?

N644 RJT is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N644 RJT safe to buy?

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