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P841 HDP

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,504 mi
Last recorded160,504 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 HDP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 160,504 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded minor corrsion on fuel pipe

Pass 22 May 2024 154,824 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 154,824 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 154,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 151,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 149,581 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 140,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 128,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 115,023 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 115,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 103,216 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 103,216 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 95,769 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 84,360 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 84,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 74,667 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 74,667 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 67,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 61,167 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 58,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 58,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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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P841 HDP is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P841 HDP, 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 P841 HDP registered?

P841 HDP is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P841 HDP safe to buy?

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