1996 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · N120 UPG
1996 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 123,345 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N120 UPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2024
- 123,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N120 UPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 518 (N120 UPG) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust split at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
N120 UPG Mileage History
- 22/07/2022118,118 mi
- 26/07/2022118,172 mi+54 mi
- 26/07/2022118,172 mi
- 23/08/2023120,649 mi+2,477 mi
- 23/09/2024123,345 mi+2,696 mi
Average of roughly 2,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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