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P789 PHU

1996 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,301 mi
Last recorded158,301 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 PHU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,301 miles

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 158,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,610 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

Fail 1 Apr 2017 151,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 160,752 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

side skirts fitted unable to check outer sills

Fail 18 Jul 2015 160,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

side skirts fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2014 142,861 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fuel pipes corroded

Side trims fitted obscuring view of outer sills

Sill edges showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 142,733 miles

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

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fuel pipes corroded

Side trims fitted obscuring view of outer sills

Sill edges showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,582 miles

brake hoses perished,

exhaust blow from front pipe.

rear brake pipes badly corroded.

rear fuel line corroded

wear in bottom ball joints front.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 134,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake hoses perished,

exhaust blow from front pipe.

rear antiroll bar incorrectly fitted.

rear brake pipes badly corroded.

wear in bottom ball joints front.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 130,502 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 124,165 miles

both front brake hoses perished heavily advise relace

front discs corroded and worn

front pads look low

fuel lines corroded

near side front shocker damp advise replace

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 124,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front brake hoses perished heavily advise relace

front discs corroded and worn

front pads look low

fuel lines corroded

near side front shocker damp advise replace

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,393 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 24 Mar 2010 114,393 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2009 104,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 85,523 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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P789 PHU is a 1996 BMW 518 in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P789 PHU, 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 P789 PHU registered?

P789 PHU is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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