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A509 HLC

1983 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,695 mi
Last recorded69,695 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA509 HLC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 69,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 67,056 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 67,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A509 HLC is a 1983 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 93,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A509 HLC, 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 43 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A509 HLC?

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What year was A509 HLC registered?

A509 HLC is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A509 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A509 HLC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A509 HLC have outstanding finance?

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