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B104 EKU

1985 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,848 mi
Last recorded73,848 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 EKU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,848 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,848 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,860 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,306 miles

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

Rear section of nearside sill slightly corroded.

Rear section of offside sill slightly corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable corroded.

steel brake pipes greased\coated - full inspection of condition difficult.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 69,932 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 69,413 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
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B104 EKU is a 1985 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 95,332 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 B104 EKU, 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 41 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 B104 EKU registered?

B104 EKU is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B104 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B104 EKU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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