MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front brake discs pitted slightly
both rear brake pipes showing corrosion
both rear tyre walls cracked
exhaust heatshield insecure
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
offside front tyre tread worn
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake discs pitted slightly
both rear brake pipes showing corrosion
both rear tyre walls cracked
exhaust heatshield insecure
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
offside front tyre tread worn
all 4 tyre walls cracked slightly
all front steering arm components showing corrosion
both front tyre treads worn on outer edge
both rear a.b.s rings corroded
fuel pipes showing corrosion
oil leak at engine bay
rear axle bushes cracked
rear brake discs showing corrosion
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
all front steering arm components corroded
all fuel pipes corroded
both rear a.b.s rings corroded
offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge
oil leak at engine bay
rear axle bushes showing crackes
rear brake discs corroded slightly
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
all four coil springs corroded
all four flexis ferrulls corroded
all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
bo5th front tyre outer edges worn
both rear shockers weak
exhaust system corroded
fuel lines corroded
nearside door mirror slightly damaged
oil leak at engine and gearbox
rear axle bushes showing slight cracks and movement
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all four flexis ferrulls corroded
all four coil springs corroded
all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
bo5th front tyre outer edges worn
both rear shockers weak
exhaust system corroded
fuel lines corroded
nearside door mirror slightly damaged
oil leak at engine and gearbox
rear axle bushes showing slight cracks and movement
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N994 YMS is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N994 YMS, 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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N994 YMS is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 24 May 1996.
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