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N741 ERN

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,934 mi
Last recorded190,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 ERN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 190,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear nearside tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 190,934 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear nearside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 187,209 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre perrished.

Oil leak

Rear tyres perrished.

Some free play in steering and steering column.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 187,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust detiroated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre perrished.

Oil leak

Some free play in steering.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 178,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 178,810 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 171,904 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 171,892 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 165,528 miles

rear subframe bushes slightly split

Fail 25 Mar 2009 165,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brakes not checked due to nearside rear brake binding

front and rear plate in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2007 159,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 153,550 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 153,550 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N741 ERN is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N741 ERN, 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 N741 ERN registered?

N741 ERN is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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