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P134 RUM

1996 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,020 mi
Last recorded190,020 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 RUM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 190,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all discs scored/pitted or worn but not weakened

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all discs scored/pitted or worn but not weakened

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013
Fail 4 Mar 2013

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 164,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2012 164,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2011 101,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 157,414 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 157,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 141,383 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 141,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2008

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 123,883 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 123,883 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 121,777 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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P134 RUM is a 1996 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P134 RUM, 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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P134 RUM is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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