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N848 WDC

1995 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,476 mi
Last recorded170,476 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 WDC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 170,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 166,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 166,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 164,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 162,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 160,414 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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N848 WDC is a 1995 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N848 WDC, 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 N848 WDC registered?

N848 WDC is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is N848 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N848 WDC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N848 WDC have outstanding finance?

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