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N736 URD

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,236 mi
Last recorded144,236 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN736 URD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 144,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,498 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 119,833 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,783 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 114,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,633 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 104,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,408 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,378 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 91,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,230 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 81,779 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 URD is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N736 URD, 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 N736 URD registered?

N736 URD is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N736 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N736 URD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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