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N668 TRX

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,297 mi
Last recorded119,297 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 TRX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 119,297 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 119,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 112,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 110,861 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 103,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brafe caliper lower bolt appears to be slightly cross threaded but is done up tight

Fail 24 Feb 2007 102,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 69,801 miles

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N668 TRX is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N668 TRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N668 TRX registered?

N668 TRX is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is N668 TRX safe to buy?

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