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P930 CNU

1996 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 CNU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,270 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 91,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,450 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 82,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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P930 CNU is a 1996 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P930 CNU, 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

How do I check the history of P930 CNU?

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What year was P930 CNU registered?

P930 CNU is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P930 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 CNU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P930 CNU have outstanding finance?

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