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B400 BUH

1985 BMW 518

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,478 mi
Last recorded55,478 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 BUH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,478 miles

corrosion to front of nearside floor to sill [ not within any prescribed area ]

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front nearside sill to floor corroded,not within any prescribed area

nearside front passeger door pillar corroded,not within any prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,692 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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B400 BUH is a 1985 BMW 518 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B400 BUH, 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 B400 BUH registered?

B400 BUH is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B400 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 BUH shows 4 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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