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N64 ASC

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,305 mi
Last recorded159,305 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 ASC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 159,305 miles

abs unit not fully secured

all brake flexibles in poor condition, both front cracking and n/s/f slightly insecure. both rear ferrules corroded and both rear caliper flexis slightly chaffed

front brakes in poor condition

handbrake slightly poor

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

numerous areas of corrosion and some holes in non structual areas

slight wear in steering box

slight wear/corrosion on/in suspension components

small vacume pipe insecure

some brake pipes and fuel lines slightly insecure

suspect corrosion under plastic sill trims

Fail 20 Mar 2013 159,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

abs unit not fully secured

all brake flexibles in poor cond, both front cracking and n/s/f slightly insecure, both rear ferruls corroded and both rear caliper flexis slightly chaffed

front disks in v poor cond

numereous areas of corrosion and some holes in non structual ares

numerous suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

slight leak from exhaust

small vacume pipe insecure

some brake pipes and fuel lines slighjtly insecure

some suspension components corroded

suspect corrosion under full length sill trims

Pass 4 Feb 2012 151,842 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 133,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 124,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 117,297 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside 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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N64 ASC is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N64 ASC, 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.

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What year was N64 ASC registered?

N64 ASC is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N64 ASC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N64 ASC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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