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N734 CPU

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,269 mi
Last recorded208,269 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN734 CPU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 208,269 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 208,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 204,892 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 204,886 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2013 30,189 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 199,210 miles

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

offside front and nearside front inner sills show signs of corrosion

offside front outer sill panel is corroded but oputside of prescribed areas

offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer front support rubber mount missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 196,017 miles

offside rear tyre is starting to get low on inner tread

Pass 27 Oct 2010 191,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 187,295 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 187,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 183,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 177,635 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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N734 CPU is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N734 CPU, 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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N734 CPU is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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