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N974 ERV

1995 BMW 518

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 518124,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 ERV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 105,311 miles

nearside mirror unit taped up

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

offside front brake pads wearing low

offside front shock absorber is damp/leaking

offside rear tyre bald on outer edges and perishing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 105,311 miles

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

nearside mirror unit taped up

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

offside front brake pads wearing low

offside front shock absorber is damp/leaking

offside rear tyre bald on outer edges and perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 93,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 84,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,433 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 78,128 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 65,352 miles

ns & os f/tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

Fail 22 May 2006 65,352 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns & os f/tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

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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N974 ERV is a 1995 BMW 518 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N974 ERV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N974 ERV registered?

N974 ERV is a 1995 BMW 518, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N974 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N974 ERV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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