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NRH 476P

1976 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,492 mi
Last recorded188,492 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRH 476P
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 188,492 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak On Engine ()

Fail 30 May 2017 188,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak On Engine ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 187,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r sill corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 186,567 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Clutch anti slip rubber split

Horn weak but loud enough to be heard by another road user

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 186,567 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Clutch anti slip rubber split

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn weak but loud enough to be heard by another road user

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 186,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 186,262 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 185,204 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 185,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 184,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 183,756 miles

another speedo haed fitted different mileage

Fail 30 Jun 2011 208,081 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 208,801 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 208,081 miles

Inner Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear diff centre mount worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 208,081 miles

rear diff centre mount worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 208,080 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 208,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 208,080 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 208,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 207,914 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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NRH 476P is a 1976 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NRH 476P, 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 50 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRH 476P registered?

NRH 476P is a 1976 BMW 518, first registered on 20 May 1976.

Is NRH 476P safe to buy?

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