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B395 OLY

1985 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 OLY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,067 miles

battery insecure

front registration plate damaged

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear sills inner/outer rusty

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2006 90,054 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

battery insecure

front registration plate slightly damaged and discoloured

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear tyre walls cracking and weak

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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B395 OLY is a 1985 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B395 OLY, 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.

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What year was B395 OLY registered?

B395 OLY is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is B395 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B395 OLY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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