MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre rear seat belt catch missing. Front tyres different tread pattern. Fuel lines badly corroded.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
fuel pipes corroded
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SIB 1617 is a 1996 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 SIB 1617, 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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How do I check the history of SIB 1617?
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What year was SIB 1617 registered?
SIB 1617 is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 24 May 1996.
Is SIB 1617 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SIB 1617 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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