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N788 VVJ

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,130 mi
Last recorded130,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 130,130 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Arm,toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Arm, toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 128,241 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion above rear axle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 128,241 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion above rear axle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 124,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 121,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,119 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,390 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,516 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,337 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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N788 VVJ is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 N788 VVJ, 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 N788 VVJ registered?

N788 VVJ is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N788 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N788 VVJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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