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N979 FDH

2000 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 51898,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 FDH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,120 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 105,120 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 99,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 88,948 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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N979 FDH is a 2000 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,830 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 N979 FDH, 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 26 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 N979 FDH registered?

N979 FDH is a 2000 BMW 518, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is N979 FDH safe to buy?

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