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A642 HFP

1984 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 BMW 518111,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA642 HFP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,970 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,432 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 61,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,432 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,433 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 61,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A642 HFP is a 1984 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A642 HFP, 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.

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What year was A642 HFP registered?

A642 HFP is a 1984 BMW 518, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is A642 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A642 HFP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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