MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under body has corrosion
Front Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under body has corrosion
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N656 SOJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 N656 SOJ, 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 N656 SOJ registered?
N656 SOJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.
Is N656 SOJ safe to buy?
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