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N926 AMD

1995 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,448 mi
Last recorded146,448 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN926 AMD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 146,448 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 146,423 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 130,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 117,522 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 117,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,517 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 102,274 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 98,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 95,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 93,084 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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N926 AMD is a 1995 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N926 AMD, 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 N926 AMD registered?

N926 AMD is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N926 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N926 AMD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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