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N654 OWO

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,506 mi
Last recorded158,506 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN654 OWO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 158,506 miles

Both rear tyres tread worn low on inner edges

Center stop light in-op

Coolant leak

Front reg plate deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front shock absorber damping effect below efficiency

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2016 158,506 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres tread worn low on inner edges

Center stop light in-op

Coolant leak

Front reg plate deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front shock absorber damping effect below efficiency

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 155,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished and weareing on edges

slight play in steering idler (nearside)

Pass 13 May 2014 151,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 146,188 miles

engine coolant leak

engine oil leaks

number plates in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2012 142,729 miles

bulbs out in centre brake light

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate discoured

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2012 142,712 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bulbs out in centre brake light

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate discoured

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 139,897 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link gaiter split

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 131,635 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 26 Sep 2009 124,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 118,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension frame mounting bushes showing wear.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 110,382 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 100,751 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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N654 OWO is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N654 OWO, 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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N654 OWO is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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