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N784 JLT

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,802 mi
Last recorded189,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 JLT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 189,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

abs light intermittant

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre, nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

slight play in steering joints with slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 8 Jan 2014 189,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

abs light intermittant

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre, nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

slight play in steering joints with slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 12 Jan 2013 184,645 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 178,808 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front steering idler slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2012 178,805 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front steering idler slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2011 173,601 miles

slight play in inner rack box

Fail 13 Jan 2011 173,601 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

slight play in inner rack box

Pass 12 Jan 2010 168,713 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 163,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

power steering leak at the bottom of pump

Pass 12 Jan 2008 157,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 151,724 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 149,187 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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N784 JLT is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N784 JLT, 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.

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N784 JLT is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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