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P757 RHX

1996 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,713 mi
Last recorded182,713 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 RHX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 182,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 173,387 miles

Rear suspension "big" bushes, getting poor.

Some rust on both outer sills, (may be more under plastic covers)

Some rust on rear metal fuel pipes.

Some rust on several metal brake pipes, Will require attention soon.

n/s/r handbrake, slow to respond, may require futher investigation.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 173,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension "big" bushes, getting poor.

Some rust on both outer sills, (may be more under plastic covers)

Some rust on rear metal fuel pipes.

Some rust on several metal brake pipes, Will require attention soon.

n/s/r handbrake, slow to respond, may require futher investigation.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 155,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 123,467 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 123,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 88,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

possible leak from rubber fuel pipe at fuel filter

the tyres are in very close proximity with steering and suspension components and when the wheels are raised off the ground the tyres foul with suspension components.

vehicle is now fitted with a completly different set of wheels and tyres from original test and fail.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 88,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

possible leak from rubber fuel pipe at fuel filter

Fail 17 Aug 2007 82,968 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 78,520 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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P757 RHX is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P757 RHX, 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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What year was P757 RHX registered?

P757 RHX is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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