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N708 TEG

1996 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,618 mi
Last recorded178,618 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 TEG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 178,618 miles

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

all fuel pipes rusty

all rear radius arm inner bushes worn

all tyres getting low and slightly perrished

both rear sub frame bushes worn

front top wish bone inner bushes worn

slight blow exhaust

Pass 23 Dec 2016 172,056 miles

Both rear tyres perished in treads

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside front tyre perished in treads

Pass 11 Dec 2015

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Fail 3 Dec 2015

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Dec 2014 160,299 miles

fuel pipes rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2013 151,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 142,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 128,728 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 113,241 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 12,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 101,090 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,090 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,708 miles

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

mileage slightly disfigured but just readable

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,012 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 26 Jun 2007 85,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,996 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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N708 TEG is a 1996 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N708 TEG, 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 N708 TEG registered?

N708 TEG is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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