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N857 MJR

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,949 mi
Last recorded139,949 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 MJR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 139,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 139,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust poor

gaiter split on o/s front link

nail on edge of n/s rear tyre

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,893 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 120,694 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 106,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 106,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N857 MJR is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N857 MJR, 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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What year was N857 MJR registered?

N857 MJR is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N857 MJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 MJR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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