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A582 RNO

1984 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,194 mi
Last recorded112,194 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 BMW 518111,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA582 RNO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 112,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 112,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,629 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,625 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 111,604 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s inner wing/floor/jacking point excessively corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail excessively corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s inner sill by rear subframe mounting point excessively corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

All tyre walls cracked and perished.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 109,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 108,990 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 108,985 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 108,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 106,678 miles

slight play to both front top susp mounts

Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A582 RNO is a 1984 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 111,061 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 A582 RNO, 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 42 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A582 RNO registered?

A582 RNO is a 1984 BMW 518, first registered on 9 January 1984.

Is A582 RNO safe to buy?

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