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N688 YDP

1996 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 YDP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,397 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 87,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,252 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,152 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 83,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,659 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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N688 YDP is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N688 YDP, 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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What year was N688 YDP registered?

N688 YDP is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N688 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 YDP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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