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N862 XNC

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

185,738 mi
Last recorded185,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 XNC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2011 185,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrsion to of side outer sill

Pass 2 Oct 2010 185,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2010 185,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2009 184,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

offside front outer sill corroded

offside headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 2 Apr 2008 183,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside dip beam aim on lower limit

Offside front outer sil corroded

Oil leak

SRS warnig lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 183,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside dip beam aim on lower limit

Offside front outer sil corroded

Oil leak

SRS warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 183,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside dip beam aim on lower limit

Offside front outer sil corroded

Oil leak

SRS warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007
Fail 16 Mar 2007 181,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2006 177,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 177,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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N862 XNC is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N862 XNC, 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 N862 XNC registered?

N862 XNC is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N862 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 XNC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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