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N973 DJW

1996 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,841 mi
Last recorded202,841 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 DJW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 202,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 195,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 188,280 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipe crodded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 179,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 171,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 163,491 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 163,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 151,922 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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N973 DJW is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N973 DJW, 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.

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What year was N973 DJW registered?

N973 DJW is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N973 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N973 DJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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