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P780 EUK

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,637 mi
Last recorded188,637 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 EUK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 188,637 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 188,580 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 178,056 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 178,048 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 172,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 172,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 165,800 miles

front exhaust steady bracket corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s + n/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2008 162,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 159,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 146,499 miles

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

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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P780 EUK is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P780 EUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P780 EUK registered?

P780 EUK is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P780 EUK safe to buy?

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