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N860 DMB

1995 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,953 mi
Last recorded84,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 DMB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,609 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 74,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.47% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Caliper retaining device missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,185 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,271 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,736 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,040 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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N860 DMB is a 1995 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N860 DMB, 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 N860 DMB registered?

N860 DMB is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N860 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N860 DMB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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