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N754 PYM

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 PYM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 130,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 127,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 121,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 114,927 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components rubbers starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,268 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,468 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 110,440 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe across front of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,051 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corrorded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small crack in windscreen o/s lower section

n/s front door interior door card missing

Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 100,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has small split

rear metal fuel pipe across tank slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,310 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 79,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,191 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade split at end advise

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,219 miles

oil leak

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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N754 PYM is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N754 PYM, 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 N754 PYM registered?

N754 PYM is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N754 PYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N754 PYM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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