CarVerify

Free Car Check

A907 YBL

1983 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1766cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,652 mi
Last recorded52,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA907 YBL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 52,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazards warning lamps inopr pro 1986

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazards warning lamps inopr pro 1986

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazards warning lamps inop pre 1986

Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazards warning lamps inop pre 1986

Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,009 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,007 miles

Front Direction indicators not working BOTH (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working BOTH (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,071 miles

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

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

nearside an offside outer sills starting to rust

sill repair checked best as posible due to underseal

Fail 13 Oct 2014 48,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

nearside an offside outer sills starting to rust

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,610 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 46,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 46,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,002 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,002 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,766 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,676 miles

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
Full BMW 518 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A907 YBL is a 1983 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A907 YBL, 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 A907 YBL?

You can check the full history of A907 YBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A907 YBL registered?

A907 YBL is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 25 August 1983.

Is A907 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A907 YBL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A907 YBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A907 YBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.