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N662 YAW

1996 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,409 mi
Last recorded193,409 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 YAW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 193,409 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 193,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi ti tee (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi across top of diff (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 192,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in all steering ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 187,851 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 187,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 186,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 186,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 177,427 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 177,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 127,129 miles

glass broken on o/s dip beam lamp

Fail 27 May 2010 127,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

glass broken on o/s dip beam lamp

Pass 16 Jun 2009 122,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Jun 2008 117,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 109,123 miles

Front exhust mounting starting to brake

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,760 miles

N/S/F Headlamp cracked, not affecting pattern. †Chip in O/S of front screen. †N/S and O/S/R rear subframe bushes pulling away from mounting. †Front exhaust pipe bracket corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 86,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N662 YAW is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 N662 YAW, 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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N662 YAW is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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