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N954 BWW

1995 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 BWW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust starting to blow & centre mount broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 107,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 May 2006 107,029 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGTHLY PERRISHED

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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N954 BWW is a 1995 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N954 BWW, 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 N954 BWW registered?

N954 BWW is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N954 BWW safe to buy?

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