MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear fuel pipe corrodded
rear metal fuel pipe is slightly corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
rear metal fuel pipe is slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre slightly bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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N647 YDB is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N647 YDB, 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 N647 YDB registered?
N647 YDB is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 15 January 1996.
Is N647 YDB safe to buy?
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