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N776 VUP

1995 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,176 mi
Last recorded59,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 VUP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,756 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,179 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,532 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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N776 VUP is a 1995 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N776 VUP, 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

How do I check the history of N776 VUP?

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What year was N776 VUP registered?

N776 VUP is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 12 December 1995.

Is N776 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N776 VUP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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