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9554GVM

1986 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,624 mi
Last recorded186,624 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration9554GVM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2021 186,624 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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9554GVM is a 1986 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,668 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 9554GVM, 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 40 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9554GVM registered?

9554GVM is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is 9554GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9554GVM 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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