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N953 RVV

1995 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,259 mi
Last recorded166,259 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 RVV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 166,259 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake disc/s pitted and scored

Pass 26 Oct 2009 153,233 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front bumper slighty damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2009 152,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front bumper slighty damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 143,412 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to limit and has a nail in

several chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2007 131,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 129,438 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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N953 RVV is a 1995 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N953 RVV, 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 N953 RVV registered?

N953 RVV is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is N953 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 RVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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