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A848 MPP

1983 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA848 MPP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,986 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,977 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,625 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 88,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 87,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,522 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 86,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,542 miles

jacking point are getting weak

Fail 29 Aug 2006 85,542 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A848 MPP is a 1983 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A848 MPP, 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

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What year was A848 MPP registered?

A848 MPP is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A848 MPP safe to buy?

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