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P836 TWV

1996 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 TWV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,651 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash illuminated

Pass 20 May 2008 120,600 miles

Exhaust system has a minor leak of gases

Front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Sills corroded

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 18 May 2007 120,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 120,490 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 109,314 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 109,314 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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P836 TWV is a 1996 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P836 TWV, 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 P836 TWV registered?

P836 TWV is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P836 TWV safe to buy?

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