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N735 JDX

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,954 mi
Last recorded154,954 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 JDX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 154,954 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

front exhaust support clamp corroded and broken

offside track rod end worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 148,474 miles

centre rear seat belt NOT tested. unaccesible

heat shield around centre silencer insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2009 138,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders close to limit TD 230/55 ZR 390

Exhaust centre pipe rear mount perishing

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and coming adrift

Pass 26 Nov 2008 131,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 125,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,408 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 119,408 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 114,730 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted over the outer sills

exhaust support rubbers are perished

front tie bars mounting bushes are perished

fuel pipes corroded

n/s head light aim is on the high limit

n/s outer head ligh lens is damaged and it is damp inside

n/s rear tyre is worn to the wear bars on the centre tread

o/s front fog light lens is cracked

o/s rear tyre is perished

oil leak from the gear box

oil leaks from the engine

rear axle beam mounting bushes are perished

wear in the steering idler bushes

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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N735 JDX is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N735 JDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N735 JDX registered?

N735 JDX is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N735 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N735 JDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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