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N67 WEF

1995 BMW 518

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

203,139 mi
Last recorded203,139 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN67 WEF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 203,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 199,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 198,832 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 198,048 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 198,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 195,585 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 195,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 192,852 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 192,811 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016
Fail 25 Jul 2016 189,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 183,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 179,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 173,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 173,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 169,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 164,292 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2010 159,828 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 155,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 155,149 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 150,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 150,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 145,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 140,888 miles

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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N67 WEF is a 1995 BMW 518 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 N67 WEF, 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 N67 WEF registered?

N67 WEF is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N67 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N67 WEF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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