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N79 ASC

1995 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 ASC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,900 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 72,106 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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N79 ASC is a 1995 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N79 ASC, 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 N79 ASC?

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What year was N79 ASC registered?

N79 ASC is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N79 ASC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 ASC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N79 ASC have outstanding finance?

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