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Oil leak
nearside front drop link gaitor split
offside front drop link gaitor split
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
nearside front drop link gaitor split
offside front drop link gaitor split
excessive oil leak from engine
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
excessive oil leak from engine
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
both front suspension lower trailing arm bushes worn
gearbox mounting broken
mileometer not illuminating
offside rear brake disc rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Lower Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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N688 BEG is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N688 BEG, 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 N688 BEG registered?
N688 BEG is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N688 BEG safe to buy?
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