MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,394 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front and rear brake discs worn, recommend replacement next time brake pads required.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear metal fuel pipes badly corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
n/s/r lens taped up with lens tape
rear exhaust deteriorating and repaired by welding.
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
"run flat" damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall
Fuel pipe/s corroded
n/s/r lens taped up with lens tape
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear light lans broken not showing white light. †
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N658 XJM is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N658 XJM, 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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N658 XJM is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 2 February 1996.
Is N658 XJM safe to buy?
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