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1985 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,255 mi
Last recorded63,255 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration232 BMW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,255 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR STRUT SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL.

OFF SIDE BOOT FUEL PIPE PANEL CORRODING.

SLIGHT LIFT ON NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,015 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,013 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,748 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 59,747 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,730 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT VERTICAL LIFT.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,729 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT VERTICAL LIFT.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,664 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,384 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing faster on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,832 miles

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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232 BMW is a 1985 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 95,332 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 232 BMW, 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 41 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 232 BMW registered?

232 BMW is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is 232 BMW safe to buy?

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