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R716 RNP

1998 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,914 mi
Last recorded159,914 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 518131,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 RNP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 159,914 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 159,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 142,629 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 142,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 130,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 120,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 110,295 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 110,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 100,179 miles

Various chips in windscreen all within legal limit

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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R716 RNP is a 1998 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 131,036 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 R716 RNP, 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 28 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R716 RNP registered?

R716 RNP is a 1998 BMW 518, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R716 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 RNP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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