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N736 HLU

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,656 mi
Last recorded189,656 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN736 HLU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 189,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 183,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 176,250 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 169,169 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 162,692 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 162,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 158,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 154,152 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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N736 HLU is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N736 HLU, 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

How do I check the history of N736 HLU?

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What year was N736 HLU registered?

N736 HLU is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N736 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N736 HLU 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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