MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubber snapped
pad warning lamp on
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubber snapped
pad warning lamp on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre box blowing sslightly
slight play in steering arm
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre box blowing sslightly
slight play in steering arm
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play in offside steering idler
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Fuel pipe/s corroded
screen scracthed
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N96 JLA is a 1996 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 126,076 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 N96 JLA, 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 30 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N96 JLA?
You can check the full history of N96 JLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N96 JLA registered?
N96 JLA is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 24 April 1996.
Is N96 JLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N96 JLA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N96 JLA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N96 JLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.