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B118 DCS

1985 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 DCS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2006 125,843 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Corrosion in batter tray area.

Front member and bushes not inspected due to tray.

Offside rear flexi brake ferrules on the limit for corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2005 123,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 123,253 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Dampness from offside rear shock absorber.

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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B118 DCS is a 1985 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 B118 DCS, 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

How do I check the history of B118 DCS?

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What year was B118 DCS registered?

B118 DCS is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B118 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B118 DCS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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