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B492 PLH

1985 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB492 PLH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Idler (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,581 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 82,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,123 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 76,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,049 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,306 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper parking is lazy but functioning

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,828 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,869 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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B492 PLH is a 1985 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B492 PLH, 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 B492 PLH registered?

B492 PLH is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B492 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B492 PLH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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