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N929 LBX

1995 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 LBX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,309 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 May 2016 105,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 90,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,100 miles

Metal fuel & brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,095 miles

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,335 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 78,325 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,598 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2009 67,597 miles

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

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

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,855 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N929 LBX is a 1995 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N929 LBX, 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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N929 LBX is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 11 October 1995.

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