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A894 KRW

1984 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 518111,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA894 KRW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2006 99,874 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front and rear brake hose unions corroded.

O/S/R parking brake cable corroded and worn.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers not parking automaticly.

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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A894 KRW is a 1984 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 A894 KRW, 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 A894 KRW registered?

A894 KRW is a 1984 BMW 518, first registered on 20 February 1984.

Is A894 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A894 KRW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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