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N665 HFB

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,883 mi
Last recorded213,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 HFB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 213,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2010 213,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

security of front registration plate.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 204,606 miles

deterioration to nearside wiper blade

deterioration to rear axle beam outer mountings

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2008 193,771 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 193,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

deterioration to rear axle cross beam outer mountings

Pass 6 Jan 2007 189,576 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 189,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre n/s/r tyre has slight damage to side wall

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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N665 HFB is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N665 HFB, 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 N665 HFB registered?

N665 HFB is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N665 HFB safe to buy?

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