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N709 KPV

1996 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,349 mi
Last recorded141,349 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 KPV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 141,349 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f indicoter lenz cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2009 141,349 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f indicoter lenz cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2008 140,667 miles

slight play in front steering linkage

Pass 10 Jan 2007 129,132 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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N709 KPV is a 1996 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N709 KPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N709 KPV registered?

N709 KPV is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N709 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N709 KPV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N709 KPV have outstanding finance?

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