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B252 CJN

1985 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,741 mi
Last recorded97,741 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB252 CJN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 87,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are badly perished

various patches has been repaired and covered with sealant

Pass 21 Aug 2006 97,699 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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B252 CJN is a 1985 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B252 CJN, 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 B252 CJN registered?

B252 CJN is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 28 May 1985.

Is B252 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B252 CJN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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