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N738 AKK

1996 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 AKK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2011 95,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,975 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,170 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,175 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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N738 AKK is a 1996 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N738 AKK, 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 N738 AKK registered?

N738 AKK is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N738 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N738 AKK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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